Overall World Cup leader Brignone wins giant slalom, Shiffrin skis out in Sweden

Federica Brignone is still a relentless winner in giant slalom races and Mikaela Shiffrin is still searching for form after her serious crash in November.

Brignone was fastest in both runs of a World Cup giant slalom Saturday to score a dominating victory and take another big step toward a second career overall title.

Shiffrin failed to finish in the first run in Åre, Sweden, going out when she skied wide after approaching a right-hand turn too fast.

Brignone raced last in the afternoon as the first-run leader and extended her margin to 1.36 seconds over Alice Robinson. Lara Colturi was third, trailing Brignone by 1.43.

Valérie Grenier of St. Isidore, Ont., finished just 0.14 seconds off the podium in fifth place, clocking a total time of one minute 54.24 seconds.

Despite holding a huge lead, the Italian star pushed for more speed and almost crashed within sight of the finish when she was launched up with both skis off the snow.

"It was a bit slippery. Then I had that mistake and I said, `Oh no, this is over,"' she said.

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Brignone has won every giant slalom race she has completed this season, including a world championships gold medal last month. She failed to finish in three World Cup races.

Robinson's consistent results means she still leads Brignone in the giant slalom standings by 20 points with one race left on March 25 at Sun Valley, Idaho.

"It's an amazing fight," Brignone said of her rival from New Zealand. "She has been on the podium every race and she's an amazing skier."

Brignone is racing toward a second overall World Cup title at age 34.

With 100 points earned for Saturday's