Shiffrin earns first giant slalom podium in 2 years

Mikaela Shiffrin secured her first podium finish in giant slalom in two years, taking third place at the World Cup event in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czechia. The race, which took place just weeks before the Milan Cortina Olympics, was won by defending Olympic champion Sara Hector, marking her first victory since January 2025. Shiffrin's teammate Paula Moltzan finished second, contributing to a strong showing for the U. S.