Switzerland’s Camille Rast delivered a stunning performance in the opening run of the women’s giant slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Kranjska Gora, clocking the fastest time to seize the interim lead on the challenging Podkoren course.
The reigning world slalom champion, skiing with bib No. 1, mastered the turning track to post a time of 1:01.38, building her advantage particularly in the upper sections. Rast, who is enjoying a breakthrough season in giant slalom—including a runner-up finish last week—is now poised for her potential maiden World Cup victory in the discipline.
Hot on her heels are American Paula Moltzan, trailing by just 0.33 seconds in second place, and Albania’s rising star Lara Colturi in third at +0.37 seconds. World Cup overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin sits fourth, only 0.38 seconds back, keeping the pressure on as the top contenders remain tightly bunched.
The second run is set to begin shortly, promising intense drama as these athletes battle for podium spots in the first technical event of 2026.
