Norwegian Skiers Sweep Podium at FIS World Cup Opener
Alexander Steen Olsen leads Norway to victory in the season's first Giant Slalom race in Soelden, Austria.
- Alexander Steen Olsen secured first place with a total time of 2 minutes, 09.50 seconds, marking his second Alpine Ski World Cup victory.
- Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath completed the Norwegian podium sweep, finishing second and third, respectively.
- Lucas Braathen, now competing for Brazil, narrowly missed the podium, finishing in fourth place after a strong second run.
- Marcel Hirscher made a notable return to racing for the Netherlands, finishing 23rd after a five-year retirement.
- Defending overall champion Marco Odermatt skied out during the first run, while Loic Meillard did not start due to a back injury.