Mikaela Shiffrin is among a 17-strong list of alpine skiers nominated to be on the US team. Photo: AP
Mikaela Shiffrin is among a 17-strong list of alpine skiers nominated to be on the US team. Photo: AP

Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin leads US ski team nominations, but three-time Olympian Nyman misses out

  • Two-time Olympic champion heavy medal favourite for next month’s Games in Beijing
  • Nyman, who turns 40 on February 12, blames change in IOC eligibility rules for his omission

Mikaela Shiffrin is among a 17-strong list of alpine skiers nominated to be on the US team. Photo: AP
Mikaela Shiffrin is among a 17-strong list of alpine skiers nominated to be on the US team. Photo: AP
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