‘I didn’t ski alone’: Shiffrin wins first World Cup race since father’s death

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'I didn't ski alone': Shiffrin wins first World Cup race since father's death

  • American wins giant slalom ahead of Federica Brignone
  • Shiffrin took time out from circuit after death of father

An emotional Mikaela Shiffrin won her first World Cup ski race since the death of her father nearly a year ago.

Shiffrin protected her first-run lead in Monday’s giant slalom and finished 0.82 seconds ahead of Federica Brignone. Former world champion Tessa Worley was 1.09 behind in third place in the sun-splashed French Alps.

Related: Mikaela Shiffrin never had to be the Michael Phelps of skiing

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