TOP 10 Thrillers on the Erta: Julia Scheib Dominates Kronplatz GS – Full Podium & Standouts Headline Epic Day! 🇮🇹❄️⛷️👏
What a spectacle on the legendary Erta slope in Kronplatz! The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s giant slalom delivered non-stop drama, perfect bluebird conditions, and a masterclass from Austria’s Julia Scheib, who claimed her fourth GS victory of the 2025-26 season on January 20, 2026.
Scheib charged from third after Run 1 to finish in 2:19.85, holding off a fierce chase pack on the steep, unforgiving course. Her performance cements her as the giant slalom powerhouse heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics (just weeks away!), extending her lead in the discipline standings to a commanding 139 points.
The official TOP 10 from @skiworldcupkronplatz (via FIS results):
Julia Scheib (AUT) – 2:19.85 🏆 (4th GS win this season – unstoppable form!)
Camille Rast (SUI) +0.37 🥈 (consistent threat, fourth runner-up of the year)
Sara Hector (SWE) +0.46 🥉 (led after Run 1, Olympic GS champ fights hard)
Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) +0.86 (strong top-5 push in GS – building Olympic momentum!)
(TBD – field stacked with names like Thea Louise Stjernesund or others close behind) … (full leaderboard highlights include strong showings from Federica Brignone in 6th on her injury comeback, boosting Italian hopes, and U.S. depth with Paula Moltzan in the top 10 earlier reports)
The Erta lived up to its reputation: brutal gradients, razor-sharp gates, and no room for error. Athletes raved about the “perfect conditions” – firm snow, clear skies, and electric crowd energy in the Dolomites. Scheib’s flawless Run 2 execution turned the race into her playground, while Shiffrin’s fourth-place charge shows she’s inching closer to GS podium form after slalom dominance (107 World Cup wins total).
Special shoutouts:
Federica Brignone’s impressive 6th on her return from a 292-day injury layoff – emotional waves to the home crowd!
Team USA’s consistency: Shiffrin + Moltzan top-10 vibes building toward Cortina.
This was more than a race – it was Olympic prep gold. With Milano Cortina opening February 6 (women’s GS on Feb 15), today’s results shuffle the favorite deck: Scheib the one to beat, Rast rising, Hector defending, Shiffrin surging, and Brignone roaring back.
What a day on the Erta – pure alpine magic! Who’s your pick to shine in Cortina? Scheib takes gold? Shiffrin redemption? Drop your thoughts, fire emojis for the winners, and tag your ski squad! 🔥
