Electric Home Atmosphere Fuels Brignone’s Success at Sestriere, Marking Her Best Season Yet
Federica Brignone wins back-to-back in the Sestriere World Cup giant slaloms. Lara Gut-Behrami takes 2nd and Alice Robinson in 3rd.
Federica Brignone wins back-to-back in the Sestriere World Cup giant slaloms. Lara Gut-Behrami takes 2nd and Alice Robinson in 3rd.
Alice Robinson leads a competitive first run at the Sestriere World Cup giant slalom. Lara Gut-Behrami in 2nd and Britt Richardson in 3rd.
The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup returns to Sestriere for the second of back-to-back giant slalom races, with Alice Robinson, Sara Hector, and Federica Brignone locked in a tight battle for the Crystal Globe. With only three GS races remaining after this event, every point is crucial. Thea Louise Stjernesund surged into the top four after her third-place finish in Sestriere Race 1, while North American contenders like Paula Moltzan and Valérie Grenier look to climb the standings. Expect another high-intensity showdown on one of Italy’s most historic courses.
Federica Brignone dominated the Sestriere giant slalom, building speed with each sector to take a commanding victory on home snow. Alice Robinson skied with power and determination but finished 0.40 seconds back in second, while Norway’s Louise Stjernesund secured third, earning her third career World Cup podium. With another GS race set for tomorrow on the same slope, the battle for the top step is far from over.
With just 0.19 seconds separating Alice Robinson and Federica Brignone, the second run promises a fierce battle for victory. Paula Moltzan is in podium contention, while Sara Hector and a deep field of challengers look to make a push. Mikaela Shiffrin, starting early, has a chance to set the pace, and North Americans Britt Richardson, Nina O’Brien, and AJ Hurt aim to climb the standings. With fast conditions and a tight leaderboard, the afternoon finale is set for an exciting showdown in Sestriere.
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to World Cup giant slalom competition in Sestriere, Italy, joining newly crowned World Champion Federica Brignone, silver medalist Alice Robinson, and bronze medalist Paula Moltzan in a highly anticipated showdown. With four GS races left, the battle for the Crystal Globe remains intense, as Robinson and Sara Hector lead the standings. The United States, Switzerland, and Italy continue to dominate the Nations Cup, while rising stars Lara Colturi, Zrinka Ljutić, and Robinson push the sport’s next generation forward.