Federica Brignone Triumphs at Soelden as Shiffrin Stumbles

Mikaela Shiffrin, leading after the first run, falls to fifth place, while Lara Gut-Behrami withdraws due to health concerns.

Overview

Federica Brignone of Italy claimed her 28th World Cup victory with a strong second run in the giant slalom at Soelden.
Mikaela Shiffrin, aiming for her 98th World Cup win, led after the first run but faltered in the second, finishing fifth.
Lara Gut-Behrami, last season's overall World Cup champion, withdrew from the race citing health issues and a lack of readiness.
New Zealand's Alice Robinson and Austria's Julia Scheib completed the podium, with Scheib making a significant leap from 14th place.
German skier Lena Dürr surprised with a top-ten finish, while teammate Fabiana Dorigo earned her first World Cup points.