Henrik Kristoffersen wins in Kranjska Gora as Marco Odermatt secures Giant Slalom Crystal Globe

Henrik Kristoffersen produced a superb second run to take glory at Kranjska Gora, but Marco Odermatt stole the headlines by finishing joint second to land the Giant Slalom Crystal Globe. Norway’s Kristoffersen — who earlier in the week was seen kicking a bin after a disappointing run — was all smiles at the end of the race on Saturday after taking victory in a combined time of 2:18.28 for his 28th World Cup win. Ad/> “I am super happy,” Kristoffersen said after securing his second GS win of the season.

“I skied a little safe in the first run, but the second run was really nice. Kranjska GoraVlhova wins 5th World Cup slalom of the season after Shiffrin straddles gate09/01/2022 AT 12:52 “It was a really good day today. “I really like Kranjska Gora.

Super-nice public here today, thank you very much, and I like the hill — it is a real GS hill.” There are two races remaining in the Giant Slalom season, but Odermatt holds a lead of over 200 points so the Swiss cannot be caught in the race for the Crystal Globe. Odermatt posted a combined time of 2:18.61, the same as Lucas Braathen, for a podium finish. The Swiss is also well placed for overall glory, as he leads Aleksander Aamodt Kilde by 269 points.

Vlhova proves in a different league to beat Bassino and Shiffrin Lie McGrath wins as Ryding's hopes dashed by DNF Alexis Pinturault started the second run with a healthy lead, but could never get to grips with the conditions and finished 11th overall. It was a red-letter day for Great Britain’s Charlie Raposo, who came home in 27th in a time of 2:21.92 for his first World Cup points. Kranjska GoraHector wins 2nd giant slalom race of season as Shiffrin struggles08/01/2022 AT 13:19 /> Åre'Tearing it up, here!' — Vhlova's winning run