Olympic Alpine skiing women's slalom postponed due to strong wind in PyeongChang

PYEONGCHANG, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Alpine skiing women's slalom scheduled for Wednesday February 14 has been postponed until Friday at PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, local organizing committee announced on Wednesday.

Wednesday's slalom program was made up of runs one and two. Defending champion Mikaela Shiffrin of United States can become the first Alpine skier, male or female, to win successive Olympic gold medals in the slalom.

Friday's start times will be announced later on Wednesday.