Henrik Kristoffersen claims World Cup slalom victory in Val d'Isere after nearly two years

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Henrik Kristoffersen won the men's World Cup slalom in Val d'Isere, France, marking his first victory in nearly two years. He finished 0.52 seconds ahead of teammate Atle Lie McGrath and 0.89 seconds faster than Loic Meillard. Kristoffersen's win followed a strong performance on the challenging course, while first-run leader Steven Amiez fell short after a tumble. This victory is Kristoffersen's first since the world championships in February 2023. Olympic champion Clement Noel was absent due to injury, and reigning champion Manuel Feller finished joint-fourth after struggling in previous races. Marco Schwarz returned from injury but did not finish the second run.


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