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The Latest: Shiffrin was feeling sick before 1st run

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):

Mikaela Shiffrin says she felt sick to her stomach and was "kind of puking" before her first run in the Olympic slalom.

Shiffrin told NBC during a brief interview that "it almost felt like a virus" and "less about nerves."

The 22-year-old American had the fourth-fastest time in the opening run. The second run is later Friday.

Shiffrin is bidding to win her second gold medal in two days at the Pyeongchang Games and third of her career. She won the giant slalom on Thursday.