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Atle Lie McGrath Wins Wengen Slalom to Take World Cup Slalom Lead

The victory resets the title race as the circuit heads to Kitzbuehel with two slaloms left before the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Wengen, Switzerland - January 18, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath celebrates after his second run REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Wengen, Switzerland - January 18, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath celebrates after his second run REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Wengen, Switzerland - January 18, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath in action during the first run REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Wengen, Switzerland - January 18, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath in action during the first run REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • McGrath converted his first-run lead into a second straight Wengen slalom win, his second slalom victory of the season.
  • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen surged from fourth after the first run to finish second, 0.47 seconds behind.
  • Henrik Kristoffersen placed third to record the 100th World Cup podium of his career.
  • Former slalom standings leader Paco Rassat failed to finish his second run, ceding the points lead.
  • Next up is Kitzbuehel, where the men race slalom alongside super-G and downhill as the Olympics draw near.