Giant Slalom Olympic Champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed victory in the Giant Slalom in Kranjska Gora. The Norwegian-born skier, now representing Brazil, secured victory thanks to his flawless first run. The 25-year-old exploited his leading position in the second run to beat Loic Meillard by 0.54 seconds. Stefan Brennsteiner finished in third place, 0.80 seconds behind

Marco Schwarz won the last Giant Slalom of the World Cup before Christmas. Thanks to a great first run, the Austrian skier returned to the top of the podium in Alta Badia. He finished ahead of Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (+0.18) and teammate Stefan Brennsteiner (+0.22 seconds).

After Val Gardena, the Alpine Ski World Cup Tour will continue on the legendary Gran Risa slope in Alta Badia with a Giant Slalom and a Slalom

The Swiss team celebrated a remarkable 1-2-3 victory in the Alpine Ski World Cup Giant Slalom at La Face de Bellevarde in Val d'Isere. Loïc Meillard finished first, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead of Luca Aerni, who placed second, and 0.33 seconds ahead of Marco Odermatt, who took third.