Mikaela Shiffrin faced challenges in her return to giant slalom, failing to qualify for the second run in her second race back, finishing 2.50 seconds behind the leader. Federica Brignone demonstrated impressive form, securing her second victory in a row, following her gold medal at the world championships. Shiffrin, known for her record 22 World Cup giant slalom wins, exhibited caution due to her recent injury, showcasing the gap between her and the top contenders. This race marks a pivotal moment in Shiffrin's comeback journey.
"I felt the crowd all over the slope cheering for me. It was an incredible feeling," said Brignone, who now has 16 career wins in World Cup giant slaloms.
Shiffrin raced cautiously Saturday and wore an expression of resignation on seeing her time. The 14 previous top-ranked racers had all been between 1.4 and 2.5 seconds faster.
Brignone's performance marks two back-to-back wins, emphasizing her dominance at home and her pursuit of a second career title in the World Cup.
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