Rast dedicates maiden GS win to Crans-Montana fire victims

Rast dedicates maiden GS win to Crans-Montana fire victims

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Key Points:

  • Camille Rast of Switzerland secured her first Audi FIS World Cup Giant Slalom (GS) victory in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, positioning herself as a strong contender for Olympic gold while honoring victims of a recent fire in her hometown.
  • Rast led from the first run and held off Austria’s Julia Scheib, who finished 0.20 seconds behind, with USA’s Paula Moltzan taking third despite recovering from a recent crash.
  • The top five also included defending Olympic GS champion Sara Hector and Mikaela Shiffrin, highlighting a highly competitive field with nine different GS podium finishers this season.
  • Rast expressed confidence and enjoyment despite the pressure of starting first, viewing her win as a significant step forward in