The 20-year-old skated her way to gold in the women's singles figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck.

Megan Keller netted the winner to dethrone their arch rivals in an instant classic, sealing a spine-tingling affair and bringing a roar of American joy that echoed throughout Santagiulia Arena.