Federica Brignone won the giant slalom in Are, Sweden, on Saturday, to extend her lead over Lara Gut-Behrami in the race for the overall World Cup crystal globe. Brignone, who won the giant slalom world title in Saalbach,

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.

Italy's Federica Brignone continued her hot form and consolidated her lead at the top of the overall World Cup standings by winning the Giant Slalom race in Aare, Sweden, on Saturday. It is the 36th World Cup win of the 34-year-old's career and her ninth of the season.