N. Stepanauskaitė, the youngest Olympian from Lithuania, made her debut in the women's slalom competition, where she showcased her talent and determination even amidst tough competition. In her first run, she clocked in a time of 55.59 seconds, placing her in 56th position, lagging a notable 8.46 seconds behind the race leader, Mikaela Shiffrin from the United States. Her second run, which she completed in 1 minute and 1.91 seconds, improved her overall placement to 47th, although she finished 18.4 seconds behind the champion.

The competition saw 95 female athletes participate, with a significant 31 athletes either being disqualified during their first runs or failing to finish. Shiffrin, who dominated the event, completed the course in a stellar time of 1 minute and 39.10 seconds, securing the gold medal. The impressive performances by athletes like Camile Rast from Switzerland and Anna Swen Larsson from Sweden also highlighted the tough competition, as they finished just behind Shiffrin.

Stepanauskaitė's achievement, although not a medal-winning finish, marks a significant milestone for Lithuanian sports and underscores the potential for future success at international competitions. Her participation might inspire other young athletes in Lithuania to pursue their Olympic dreams, and her firsthand experience at such a prestigious event will be invaluable as she continues her athletic career.