đŠđč MONT-TREMBLANT, QC â Austrian skier Julia Scheib capped a dramatic weekend of technical racing at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, securing her second career victory with a flawless final run in the Giant Slalom on Sunday. Scheibâs win, coming less than 24 hours after she skied out on the same course, was a remarkable display of resilience and aggressive execution.
The 27-year-old, who sat in second place after the opening run, charged the course to post a combined time of 2 minutes, 13 seconds. Her effort was enough to edge out Sweden’s Sara Hector by a commanding 0.57 seconds, solidifying Scheib’s position as a major contender in the Giant Slalom World Cup standings.
Robinson Slips, Scheib Capitalizes
First-run leader Alice Robinson of New Zealand, who had dominated the first race in Tremblant on Saturday, was unable to maintain her pace. A crucial miscue in the middle section of her second run caused her to lose time, ultimately dropping her to third place. Despite the slip, Robinson remains the current leader in the discipline standings, though her lead over the surging Scheib has become significantly tighter.
Sara Hector, the reigning Olympic champion, secured second place, demonstrating the consistent form that makes her a threat on every GS slope. The tightly contested podium underscored the high level of competition in the technical events this season.
Shiffrinâs Emotional Battle for Fourth
For American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, the day was a significant victory over mental demons, even without a podium finish. Shiffrin executed a strong final run to finish in a tie for fourth place with Swiss racer Camille Rast, both finishing 1.17 seconds behind Scheib.
The result is a crucial stepping stone for the 30-year-old Shiffrin, who has been openly battling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Giant Slalom discipline following a severe, high-speed crash in November 2024 at Killington, Vermont. That frightening accident left her with a deep puncture wound and serious damage to her oblique muscles, forcing her to miss a significant portion of the previous World Cup season.
Shiffrinâs inability to reach the GS podium since that crash underscores the emotional and physical difficulty of her comeback, particularly in a discipline that demands absolute commitment and trust. Her two top-ten finishes in Tremblant (sixth on Saturday and a shared fourth on Sunday) signal a steady, deliberate return to form in the technical discipline, an encouraging sign for her campaign to win a record-extending Overall World Cup title.
Scheib’s second victory of the season (following her win in the opener at Sölden) solidifies her as the unexpected breakout star, creating a compelling two-way battle for the Giant Slalom Crystal Globe with Alice Robinson. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin continues to lead the overall standings, proving that even as she manages the lingering effects of injury and trauma, her dominance across the Alpine Ski Racing calendar remains intact.