Corinne Stoddard breaks US women's Olympic short track medal drought with bronze win at Winter Games

Friday’s short track competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics was defined by dramatic moments, culminating in a historic breakthrough. 

Team USA’s Corinne Stoddard claimed a podium finish, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event in 16 years. 

Stoddard, who entered the Games ranked second in the world in short track, captured bronze in the 1,500 meters after overcoming a series of early setbacks. On her first day on the ice in Milan, the 24-year-old slipped three times.