Lara Gut-Behrami Secures Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom, Surpasses Shiffrin in Overall Standings
Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami overtakes Mikaela Shiffrin in the World Cup overall standings after winning the giant slalom in Andorra, marking her third consecutive race win.
- Lara Gut-Behrami wins the women's World Cup giant slalom in Andorra by a narrow margin, overtaking Mikaela Shiffrin in the overall standings.
- Shiffrin, sidelined due to a left knee injury, misses the weekend's races, allowing Gut-Behrami to lead by five points.
- Gut-Behrami emphasizes the importance of health and safety in ski racing, reflecting on lessons learned from past injuries.
- American skier AJ Hurt achieves her first career podium in giant slalom, finishing third.
- Many top skiers, including Petra Vlhova and Valerie Grenier, have suffered season-ending injuries, highlighting the risks of the sport.