Marco Odermatt made history by winning his fifth consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup at Adelboden, becoming the first skier to achieve this feat, and celebrated his childhood dream on the iconic Swiss slope amid challenging conditions. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured his first Adelboden podium, overcoming past injuries and mental hurdles, while other athletes like Leo Anguenot also delivered notable performances.
Emotional Austrian skier Rast dedicates her maiden GS World Cup win to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, as she secures her first victory in a competitive season marked by close finishes and strong performances from top female skiers.
Julia Scheib won her third Giant Slalom race of the season at Semmering, taking the lead in the World Cup standings, in a challenging and bumpy course. She demonstrated resilience and skill, overcoming a mid-race deficit to secure the victory, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector also performed well. The race was marked by notable crashes from Alice Robinson and Mikaela Shiffrin, with Shiffrin aiming for better results in upcoming events.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a puncture wound in her abdomen and severe muscle trauma after crashing during a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont. Despite setting the fastest time on her first run, Shiffrin caught an edge near the finish line, leading to a fall into the safety netting. She was taken to a medical center where no ligament damage was found, but her return date to skiing remains uncertain.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a minor abrasion near her hip after crashing during the World Cup giant slalom in Killington, Vermont. Despite the crash, Shiffrin reassured fans that her scans were clear and expressed her support for her teammates in the upcoming slalom event. Sara Hector of Sweden won the race. The next women's World Cup event is scheduled for Beaver Creek, Colorado, in mid-December, but it's uncertain if Shiffrin will compete following her crash.
Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during the second run of a giant slalom in Killington, Vermont, missing her chance for a 100th World Cup victory. Despite leading after the first run, Shiffrin lost her balance on the icy course and was taken off on a sled for evaluation. It's uncertain if she will compete in Sunday's slalom, where she has previously excelled. This marks only the eighth time Shiffrin has failed to finish a giant slalom race in her career.
Slovakian skier Petra Vlhová suffered a season-ending knee injury after crashing during the first run of a women’s World Cup giant slalom in Jasná, Slovakia. She was transported off the hill and is reported to have torn ligaments, leading to her missing the rest of the season. Despite the injury, Vlhová waved to spectators as she was taken off the hill. Swedish skier Sara Hector posted the fastest time in both runs, leading Mikaela Shiffrin by 1.52 seconds, while New Zealand’s Alice Robinson trailed by 2.71 seconds.
