Shiffrin Leads After First Run Of Sölden Women’s Giant Slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin is in the lead after the first run of the women's giant slalom competition in Sölden, Austria, which marks the beginning of the Alpine ski racing season.
Terre Haute, IN, October 24, 2026 —
Mikaela Shiffrin leads the women’s giant slalom in Sölden, Austria, after the competition’s first run. The race marks the beginning of the Alpine ski racing season.
The available information identifies Shiffrin as the leader at this stage but does not provide her time, the size of her lead, or the names and standings of other competitors. It also does not state when the second run is scheduled or provide a final result. The first-run position therefore reflects the competition’s status after that run, not a confirmed overall outcome.
Sölden is identified as the location of the event. No additional details were provided about course conditions, weather, the field of competitors, or how Shiffrin’s performance compared with previous races. The information also does not specify whether any racers failed to finish or were disqualified.
As the opening event of the Alpine ski racing season, the Sölden competition marks the start of the season’s racing calendar, according to the summary. Further results and details were not included in the available information.
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