Federica Brignone of Italy has emerged as the fastest skier after the first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Winter Olympics being held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, clocking a time of 1:03.23. Following her in the standings is Germany's Lena Duerr, who trails by 34 hundredths of a second, while fellow Italian Sofia Goggia sits in third, 46 hundredths of a second behind Brignone’s time. This impressive performance sets a competitive tone for the women's ski event.

Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutić also participated in the event but faced challenges, ultimately finishing in 23rd place with a deficit of 2.11 seconds from the leader. Additionally, 16-year-old Pia Vučinić represented Croatia in the race, starting at number 58, but unfortunately did not finish her first run. This represents both a challenging moment for these athletes and a learning experience as they compete on a global stage.

The second run is scheduled for later today at 1:30 PM local time and will be broadcasted on the national broadcaster’s second channel and the HRTi platform. The excitement surrounding the Winter Olympics continues as athletes from around the world vie for medals and recognition, showcasing their skills and the beauty of winter sports.