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.
- 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.