Judges pick Arakawa as sole winner in Olympic skating
In Turin, Shizuka Arakawa wins the women's Olympic figure skating title as Sasha Cohen earns silver and Irina Slutskaya takes bronze after strong performances. Cohen rebounded from early stumbles with a triple-triple fill and strong artistry, while Slutskaya faltered on key elements to fade from favorite status. Meissner and Hughes finish sixth and seventh, highlighting young U S talent amid a crowded field.
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Italy
Palavela
Japan
Shizuka Arakawa
Arakawa
Oksana Baiul
Tara Lipinski
Emily Hughes
Juliet
Cohen
Kimmie Meissner
Bel Air
Meissner
Hughes
Slutskaya
Medalists and results from multiple sports at Cesana and Turin
The page lists women's biathlon relay medals with Russia gold Germany silver France bronze, curling women medals with Sweden gold Switzerland silver Canada bronze, figure skating ladies gold Shizuka Arakawa and others, skiing events with aerials and giant slalom results, plus team scores showing curling bronze for Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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Anna Bogally
Svetlana Ishmourateva
Olga Zaltseva
Albina Akhatova
Germany
Martina Glagow
Andrea Henkel
Katrin Apel
Kati Wilhelm
France
Delphyne Peretto
Florence Baverel-Robert
Sylvie Becaért
Sandrine Bailly
Sweden
Anette Norberg
Eva Lund
Cathrine Lindah
Anna Sv
Han Xiaopeng
China
Dmitri Dashinski
Belarus
Vladimir Lebedev
Daniela Meull
Switzerland
Amelle Kober
Rosey Fletcher
Girdwood
Alaska
Arakawa Wins Women’s Figure Skating Gold in Tight Race
Shizuka Arakawa of Japan skated a clean long program to outrun Sasha Cohen of the United States and Irina Slutskaya of Russia who faltered in their free skates. Rosey Fletcher earned bronze in snowboard parallel giant slalom for the United States. Anette Norberg’s Swedish team won curling gold with a decisive last rock moment. The 11th straight Winter Games medals for a U.S. woman figure skater continues.
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Vincero
United States
Sasha Cohen
Russia
Irina Slutskaya
Slutskaya
Michelle Kwan
Cohen
Shizuka Arakawa
Japan
U.S
Rosey Fletcher
Anette Norberg
Aliver
Peggy Fleming
American earns bronze in snowboarding final at PyeongChang
Rosey Fletcher wins bronze as the United States breaks onto the podium in the Olympics final snowboarding event. Daniela Meuli of Switzerland secures another gold as Swiss dominance continues in the games. In biathlon, Russia surprises Germany to claim the women's 4x6km relay without Pyleva. Sweden captures curling gold with a 7-6 victory over Switzerland, while Canada takes bronze by defeating Norway 11-5.
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Julie Pornagalsk
France
Ursula Bruin
Switzerland
Ursula Brubinn
Svetlana Boldikova
Russia
Ekaterina Tucigeschaya
Julie Pomagalski
Frantce
Rosey Fletcher
Girdwood
Alaska
Doris Guenther
Austria
Daniela Moull
Amelie Kober
Germany
Bardonecchia
Italy
U.S
Daniela Meuli
Cesana
Olga Pyleva
Anna Bogaliy
Pinerolo
Rock’n
Canada
Norway
Peterson Flubs Hurricane in Sauze Aerials
Jeret Speedy Peterson attempted his signature Hurricane on the Sauze aerials course in Italy but bobbled the landing and finished seventh as top skiers faltered.
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Italy
Jeret
Peterson
Cohen and Slutskaya take silver and bronze in Salt Lake skating
Cohen lands four triple jumps to finish silver behind surprise champion Sarah Hughes, with Slutskaya taking bronze after a tough event. Arakawa, praised for elegance but pacing a near miss, reflects on the moment as coach John Nicks notes Cohen’s prior promise and Slutskaya’s comeback through illness and family duties.
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Arakawa
Cohen
Sasha
John Nicks
U.S
Salt Lake City
Sarah Hughes
Madge Syers
England
Ina Bauer
Tokyo
Waseda University
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