Loïc Meillard achieves first gold in 75 years for Switzerland in the final race of the World Championships. McGrath and Strasser achieve their first medals.
Albert Popov claimed his first World Cup victory in Madonna di Campiglio, making history as Bulgaria’s second-ever winner, while Benjamin Ritchie delivered a career-best performance, finishing 8th for his first top-10 result. The dramatic second run saw lead changes, intense competition, and standout skiing, with Popov securing the win over Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard and Croatia’s Samuel Kolega. The U.S. men’s slalom team continues to build momentum with strong performances and promising results this season.
The first run of the Madonna di Campiglio Men’s World Cup Night Slalom delivered drama and excitement on the challenging Canalone Miramonti slope. With a well-prepared surface despite 40 centimeters (16 inches) of wet snow earlier, top seeds like Clément Noël and Marco Schwarz struggled, exiting early, while Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath seized the lead. Impressive performances from higher bib numbers added to the excitement, with ten skiers outside the top 30 qualifying, including Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Jett Seymour in 17th and Sweden’s Gustav Wissting in 27th. The stage is set for a thrilling second run under the lights.
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