The gates just opened on the final pre-Olympic women’s giant slalom showdown, and Sara Hector (@sarahector) of Sweden is out front in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia! The defending Olympic champion powered through Run 1 on January 24, 2026, holding a razor-thin 0.02-second lead over Swiss powerhouse Camille Rast (@camille_rast).
This tight margin sets up a nail-biting Run 2 showdown later today (around 13:00 CET), with the entire field gunning for momentum heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics starting February 6. Hector’s early edge comes on a course that’s already delivered drama this season—perfect conditions, high stakes, and Olympic pressure turning every turn into gold-medal prep.
Double Olympic champ Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) lurks in the mix too, chasing her first GS podium of late while dominating slalom. With Austria’s Julia Scheib leading the GS standings overall, this Czech stop could shake up the rankings big time.
Live Results & How to Follow:
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Full Run 2 kicks off ~13:00 CET—don’t miss who claims the win!
The mountain is roaring, the times are razor-close, and the Olympic countdown is on. Who flips the script in Run 2? Drop your picks—who’s taking the victory today? 🔥🇨🇿
