Federica Brignone of Italy won silver, and Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland bronze.

At the 2021–22 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, six giant slalom events were held before the Olympics.

Sara Hector was leading the ranking, followed by Tessa Worley and Shiffrin.

Lara Gut-Behrami is the 2021 world champion, with Shiffrin and Katharina Liensberger being the silver and bronze medalists, respectively.

Hector skied the eight time of the run but still finished 0.28 seconds ahead of Brignone.