Federica Brignone extended her own record as the oldest woman to win an Apline skiing World Cup race, earning her 29th World Cup win in the process in Semmering, Austria.

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

The Italian went top of the overall World Cup standings with victory in Austria by over half a second from Olympic champion Sara Hector and Alice Robinson.

Federica Brignone broke her own record as the oldest winner of a women's World Cup ski race Saturday as the 34-year-old Italian triumphed in the giant slalom in Semmering.

Federica Brignone has posted the fastest time in the opening run of a women’s World Cup giant slalom as she aims to become the first Italian winner of the event in 22 years.