Brignone wins second straight GS in Italy; Shiffrin finishes 25th

Federica Brignone claimed her second consecutive giant slalom victory in Sestriere, Italy, following a strong performance that saw her overcome recent illness to finish 0.77 seconds ahead of Lara Gut-Behrami. In contrast, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin struggled in her return to the discipline after a serious injury, finishing 2.50 seconds off the lead and failing to qualify for the second run for the first time in over a decade. Shiffrin's comeback has been challenging, having missed two months of competition before returning to racing. Brignone's win further solidified her lead in the overall World Cup standings, now 190 points ahead of Gut-Behrami. Meanwhile, Alice Robinson finished third, maintaining her lead in the giant slalom standings despite her recent struggles against Brignone. Shiffrin's performance has left her with a lot to improve upon as she aims for better results in upcoming races.