Alice Robinson Secures First World Cup Giant Slalom Win in Four Years

The New Zealander triumphed at Kronplatz after leader Federica Brignone crashed in her second run.

• Alice Robinson claimed her fourth career World Cup victory, finishing with a combined time of 1:55.28 in the giant slalom at Kronplatz, Italy.
• Robinson moved to the top of the giant slalom standings after her victory, ahead of Sara Hector and Federica Brignone, both of whom did not finish.
• Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami placed second, 0.56 seconds behind Robinson, while American Paula Moltzan took third to complete the podium.
• Brignone, who had led after the first run, crashed during her second attempt, clearing the way for Robinson's win after a flawless second run.
• The next events in the World Cup calendar, downhill and super-G, are set to take place this weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

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