Switzerland's Loic Meillard Wins Men's Slalom Gold at Alpine Skiing World Championships

Meillard overcame a strong first-run performance by France's Clement Noel, who skied out in the final run, to secure Switzerland's fourth men's gold of the championships.

• Loic Meillard claimed gold in the men's slalom at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, finishing 0.26 seconds ahead of Norway's Atle Lie McGrath.
• Germany's Linus Strasser earned the bronze medal, marking a strong performance in the event's final race.
• France's Clement Noel, who led after the first run, failed to finish the second run after straddling a gate, missing his chance at a first world championship medal.
• Switzerland dominated the men's events at the championships, winning gold in four of the five individual disciplines and topping the overall medals table.
• The championships concluded with Meillard securing his third medal of the event, adding to his team combined gold and giant slalom bronze.

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