Federica Brignone Extends Lead with Dominant Giant Slalom Win in Sweden

The Italian skier moves closer to a second overall World Cup title as Mikaela Shiffrin struggles to regain form after injury.

Federica Brignone secured a convincing victory in the giant slalom in Are, Sweden, finishing 1.36 seconds ahead of Alice Robinson.
Brignone now leads the overall World Cup standings by 322 points over defending champion Lara Gut-Behrami, who finished ninth.
The 34-year-old Italian has claimed nine World Cup wins this season and has won every giant slalom she has completed this year.
Alice Robinson retains a 20-point lead over Brignone in the giant slalom standings with one race remaining on March 25 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Mikaela Shiffrin, recovering from a November injury, failed to finish the first run, marking her third consecutive disappointing result in giant slalom.