How Italy’s Federica Brignone Won Gold in Giant Slalom.

New York Times - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and James HillFebruary 15, 2026 at 03:44 PM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, 35-year-old Italian veteran Federica Brignone won gold in the giant slalom, adding to her previous gold in the Super G. Brignone, already the oldest Olympic Alpine gold medalist, extended her record by three days. She secured the win with a combined time of 2:13.50, 0.62 seconds ahead of her competitors. Sara Hector and Thea Louise Stjernesund tied for silver. Meanwhile, American Mikaela Shiffrin, a favorite in the event, finished in 11th place, continuing a disappointing Olympic run after failing to finish both the slalom and giant slalom in 2022. The giant slalom event took place on Sunday, February 15th.

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