Mikaela Shiffrin: 'A really big let down,' says US skier after she crashes out for the second time at Beijing 2022
By Matias Grez, CNN
Beijing Sport News
Belle Brockhoff suffers Beijing 2022 heartache in snowboard cross final as Lindsey Jacobellis finally finds form 16 years on
Snowboard cross can be a brutal sport.
Beijing Winter Olympics: Team Ireland in snowboard halfpipe and slalom skiing
Team Ireland were in action on day five of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics with Seamus O’Connor finishing 15th in the men's snowboard halfpipe while Tess Arbez finished 48th overall in women’s slalom skiing.
Snowboarder Jacobellis wins first US gold at the Beijing Games
Jacobellis, who on Wednesday won her country's first gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, never stopped fighting even after being dogged for 16 years by a fumble that came to define her career. In a moment that was instantly televised and endlessly ridiculed, Jacobellis was within meters of winning gold in 2006 - the first time snowboard cross was included in the Games - when she fluffed a trick move and was overtaken at the finish line. The 36-year old, who until Wednesday had failed to reach the podium in the past three Olympics, was adamant that hers was not an easy redemption story but one of perseverance and grit.
Luge gold medallist Geisenberger opts to talk about China after return to Germany
BEIJING: Germany's luge gold medallist Natalie Geisenberger, who was sharply critical of China prior to the Beijing Olympics, said that she would make comments on China only after leaving the country.
Snowboard silver for France as Jacobellis wins first US gold of the Olympics
Jacobellis was within metres of winning the event in 2006 – the first time it was included in the Games – when she threw in a showboating trick trying to grab her board, only to fall and get overtaken at the line.
‘Nothing is impossible’ says Al-Hilal star Salem Al-Dawsari ahead of FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Chelsea
Al-Hilal are not only the Asian champions but are also the best team in Asia. This is an important distinction as it has not always been the case at the FIFA Club World Cup over the years. And this is why there is no reason why the Saudi Arabians can’t defeat Chelsea on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and give Asian football a huge boost.
Snowboarding: Jacobellis earns first US gold and long-awaited redemption
ZHANGJIAKOU, Hebei: Lindsey Jacobellis claimed the first gold medal for the United States at the Beijing Olympics when she won the snowboard cross final on Wednesday (Feb 9) and finally found redemption after her career-defining fail at the Turin Games 16 years ago.