In an unfortunate turn of events for Latvian alpine skier Dženifera Ģērmane, she did not finish her slalom race during her Olympic debut. Competing with bib number 17, she missed a gate in the upper section of the course, disqualifying her from the event. This was a significant moment, as it marked Ģērmane's first appearance at the Olympic Games, adding pressure and anticipation from her home country.

At the completion of the first runs, American skier Mikaëla Shiffrin was leading the pack after 17 competitors had taken to the slopes. Shiffrin, the reigning Olympic champion in slalom and the world cup leader, completed her run in a time of 47.13 seconds. Close behind her, German skier Lena Dühring was in second place, trailing by 0.82 seconds, while Sweden's Cornelia Ēlunda held a strong third position, just a second behind the lead.

The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina were poised to showcase 95 female alpine skiers, with many vying for medals in various disciplines. Liene Bondare, who also competed in her Olympic debut four years ago in Beijing, is listed to compete next, having faced challenges in her previous Games where she failed to finish after her first run as well. The competitive field and high stakes of Olympic skiing continue to capture the attention of fans and athletes alike.