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Federica Brignone wins skiing World Cup opener as Mikeala Shiffrin flops

Italy's Federica Brignone, left, hugs Mikaela Shiffrin of the US on Saturday after winning the women's giant slalom at Sölden, Austria.
Italy's Federica Brignone, left, hugs Mikaela Shiffrin of the US on Saturday after winning the women's giant slalom at Sölden, Austria. Photograph: Leonhard Föger/Reuters

Italy’s Federica Brignone won the World Cup opener at Sölden on Saturday as Mikaela Shiffrin flopped on her second run of the giant slalom.

It was a 28th career win in the World Cup for the 34-year-old Brignone, and her 13th in the giant slalom.

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