ST. ANTON, Austria — Federica Brignone had zero World Cup downhill wins in her stellar career. Lindsey Vonn had a record 43. Malorie Blanc had never even started a World Cup downhill.

SEMMERING, Austria -- Federica Brignone held on to her opening-run lead at a women's World Cup giant slalom Saturday, becoming the first Italian winner of the Semmering event in 22 years.

SEMMERING, Austria (AP) — Federica Brignone posted the fastest time in the opening run of a women’s World Cup giant slalom Saturday, aiming to become the first Italian winner of the event in ...