Winter Olympics 2023: Highlights, Controversies, and Notable Performances
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- •Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen won gold in giant slalom, marking South America's first Winter Olympics medal.
- •A curling controversy involving the Canadian teams has emerged, raising fair play concerns.
- •Mikaela Shiffrin continues to search for her first Olympic medal despite strong overall performances.
- •Ilia Malinin faces challenges due to the 'yips,' affecting his performance in figure skating.
- •The Olympics showcase both emerging talent and the psychological hurdles athletes encounter.
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Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen wins gold, and South America's first Winter Olympics...
NPR News
There's a curling controversy at the Olympics and Canada is at the center of it
ABC News
Rockstar athletes like Ilia Malinin often get 'the yips' at the Olympics. It can...
NPR News
U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin finishes another Olympic race without a medal
NPR News
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