Overview
- Rast captured her first World Cup giant slalom win in Kranjska Gora, finishing ahead of Austria’s Julia Scheib by 0.20 seconds and the USA’s Paula Moltzan by 0.47.
- She pointed to a black armband at the finish and formed a heart with her hands, saying she was thinking of the families and, "We are skiing for them this weekend."
- The dedication referenced the Crans‑Montana New Year’s Eve disaster, where 40 people were reported dead and more than 100 injured in a fire.
- Rast grew up near Crans‑Montana, which is set to host the 2027 World Championships, adding personal significance to her tribute.
- Scheib remains atop the giant slalom standings, while overall World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin finished fifth and kept her lead; a slalom race in Kranjska Gora is scheduled for Sunday.