Spindleruv Mlýn, Czech Republic, Jan 24, 2026 (AFP) - Hector wins as Shiffrin third in Czech giant slalom before Olympics

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2026-01-24

Olympic champion Sara Hector warmed up for her women's giant slalom title defence at next month's Winter Olympics by winning the World Cup race on Saturday as US star Mikaela Shiffrin finished third. Sweden's Hector led the first run in the Czech Republic and was third fastest in the second to edge American Paula Moltzan by 0.18sec with Shiffrin third at 0.23 off the pace. Overall World Cup leader Shiffrin had been fourth fastest in the first run......

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