NBC Olympics 2026

Shiffrin within striking distance of GS podium

Mikaela Shiffrin races in the women's giant slalom at Milan Cortina 2026.

By NBC Olympics

Published February 15, 2026 2:04 am

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After Run 1 of the women’s giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin found herself more than a second back of leader Federica Brignone of Italy, but within striking distance of a podium spot in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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