Federica Brignone has secured her position as the leader in the women’s giant slalom event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, showcasing her exceptional skill and speed in front of her home crowd. In the first run, Brignone completed the course in a remarkable time of 1:03.23, which set the standard that none of her competitors could surpass. Her performance has captured the attention of fans and experts alike, marking her as a strong contender for a medal.

In this fiercely competitive event, Brignone's closest rival, Lena Dürr from Germany, finished just 0.34 seconds behind, highlighting the tight nature of the competition. With four more competitors within a second of Brignone's time heading into the decisive second run, expectations are high for an exhilarating finale. Notably, Sofia Goggia from Italy and others are closely trailing, increasing the tension as the competition progresses.

The second run promises to be thrilling as many top skiers are poised to challenge Brignone’s lead. The broadcast by ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will start at 14:25 with commentators Juhan Kilumets and Laur Mägi providing insights. The stakes are high as Brignone aims to add to her past Olympic accolades and possibly secure a win on home turf, against formidable competitors including Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin, who is currently in seventh place but well within reach of the podium.