Clément Noël Wins Historic 14th Slalom World Cup in Kitzbühel
The French skier claims his fourth victory of the season, setting a new national record and taking the lead in the slalom World Cup standings.
- Clément Noël triumphed in the prestigious Kitzbühel slalom, marking his second career win at the iconic Austrian event and his 14th World Cup victory overall.
- This win makes Noël the most successful French slalom skier in World Cup history, surpassing Jean-Noël Augert's record.
- Noël's strong second run capitalized on mistakes by key rivals, including Timon Haugan and Henrik Kristoffersen, who failed to complete their races.
- The victory propels Noël to the top of the World Cup slalom standings, with a 29-point lead over Kristoffersen ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Saalbach, Austria.
- Despite challenging weather conditions with rain and a salted course, Noël delivered a composed and skillful performance to secure the win.