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American Skier Ligety Wins Giant Slalom in Sochi

American skier Ted Ligety has won gold in the men's giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. His two-run time edged out France's Steve Missillier, who took the silver Wednesday, and another Frenchman, Alexis Pinturault who won bronze. Switzerland's Patrizia Kummer won the first-ever women's parallel giant slalom snowboarding event, while Russia's Vic Wild won the men's competition. Athletes are competing for medals in five other events, including...

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