Lara Gut-Behrami Zweite im Frauen-Riesenslalom Weltcup Sestriere

In a thrilling Women’s Giant Slalom competition at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup event in Sestriere, Italy, Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland secured second place within 24 hours. The Tessin native, who had withdrawn from the event the previous day, found herself in pursuit of a podium finish even before completing the first run. Despite her determination, she ultimately had to settle for the silver medal, narrowly trailing behind her competitor.

Victory for Brignone in the Menace of Piemont

The coveted top spot on the podest went to Federica Brignone, a seasoned Giant Slalom champion from Italy. The 34-year-old Italian fighter clinched the victory with a narrow margin of 0.77 seconds over Gut-Behrami. Her position was secured with a Laufbestzeit of fourth place in the final run. In third was Alice Robinson, a Neusiedlerin, whose early lead had dissipated slightly before the final run.

Camille Rast Struggles in the Second Run

Earlier in the day, Camille Rast had demonstrated exceptional potential, finishing in seventh place and placing within seconds of the leader. However, in the final run, the Walliser Slalom champion seemed to falter, ultimately finishing in 10th place. Her performance punctuated by a significant decline of over two seconds from her first run.

Vanessa Kasper’s Outstanding Performance

Vanessa Kasper, a skier known for her diverse range of skills, shone brightly in the final run. Her performance was a marked improvement, climbing to 18th place, just behind Wendy Holdener. This result marks Kasper’s best finish in the Giant Slalom discipline, underscoring her potential as a formidable competitor in future events.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Setback

American artist Mikaela Shiffrin’s illustrious career hit a minor snag in this Sestriere event. Her second outing, after withdrawing from the first run, was even less successful. Shiffrin failed to secure a spot in the second run, amidst a disappointing series of results in her Giant Slalom discipline. Despite her challenges, her performance remains a testament to her status as a nine-time World Cup champion.

Looking Ahead to Sunday

The Alpine Skiing World Cup action in Sestriere continues with the second giant slalom event scheduled for Sunday. Commencing at 9:30 AM, this final race promises to be as intense and exciting as its predecessor. The event in Sestriere is a critical point in the World Cup season, with skiers vying for points and rankings that could determine their success for the remainder of the season.

The Recent Swiss Victories in the World Cup

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The Recent Swiss Victories in the World Cup

Men’s Run: Marco Odermatt clinches first place on January 18, 2025 in Wengen. Switzerland achieves a double victory, with Franjo von Allmen placing second.

source: Keystone / Peter Klaunzer