Heartbreak for Noel as Foss-Solevaag wins Madonna di Campiglio slalom

Heartbreak for Noel as Foss-Solevaag wins Madonna di Campiglio slalom

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Alpine Skiing – FIS Ski World Cup – Men’s Slalom – Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – December 22, 2021 Norway’s Sebastian Foss-Solevaag celebrates on the podium after winning the Men’s Slalom REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

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MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Norway’s Sebastian Foss-Solevaag claimed victory in a World Cup slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, as front runner Clement Noel missed the last pair of poles when he was enjoying a comfortable lead.

Foss-Solevaag prevailed with a combined best time of one minute 34.59 seconds to beat France’s Alexis Pinturault, who found something to cheer about after two disappointing giant slaloms by taking second place. He was 0.10 off the pace.

Third place went to Sweden’s Kristoffer Jakobsen, who finished 0.11 second behind Foss-Solevaag.

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“It’s pretty nice, but commiserations to Clement Noel,” said Foss Solevaag.

Frenchman Noel had dominated the opening run of the night slalom and he was heading towards a statement victory as he increased his lead in the second run, only for him to skid away from the last pair of poles.

Foss-Solevaag leads the discipline’s World Cup standings on 140 points ahead of compatriot Jakobsen, with Noel, who had won the opening slalom of the season, in third place with 100 points.

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Writing by Julien Pretot

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Alpine Skiing – FIS Ski World Cup – Men’s Slalom – Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – December 22, 2021 Norway’s Sebastian Foss-Solevaag celebrates on the podium after winning the Men’s Slalom REUTERS/Alessandro GarofaloRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comMADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Norway’s Sebastian Foss-Solevaag claimed victory in a World Cup slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, as front runner Clement Noel missed the last pair of poles when he was enjoying a comfortable lead.Foss-Solevaag prevailed with a combined best time of one minute 34.59 seconds to beat France’s Alexis Pinturault, who found something to cheer about after two disappointing giant slaloms by taking second place. He was 0.10 off the pace.Third place went to Sweden’s Kristoffer Jakobsen, who finished 0.11 second behind Foss-Solevaag.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com”It’s pretty nice, but commiserations to Clement Noel,” said Foss Solevaag.Frenchman Noel had dominated the opening run of the night slalom and he was heading towards a statement victory as he increased his lead in the second run, only for him to skid away from the last pair of poles.Foss-Solevaag leads the discipline’s World Cup standings on 140 points ahead of compatriot Jakobsen, with Noel, who had won the opening slalom of the season, in third place with 100 points.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWriting by Julien PretotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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