Loïc Meillard wins giant slalom, Marco Odermatt secures season titles

Swiss skier Loic Meillard posted the fastest time in the first run of the men's World Cup slalom in Hafjell, leading Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein by 0.34 and 0.44 seconds, respectively. Meillard's performance improves his chances of winning the discipline title, although he has not yet won a slalom this season despite eight top-five finishes. Henrik Kristoffersen, the current leader in the slalom standings, is in sixth place, needing to make up 0.84 seconds in the second run. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt secured his third straight giant slalom title and fourth overall title with a second-place finish in the giant slalom race held the previous day. This victory brings Odermatt's total World Cup titles to 12, solidifying his position as one of the most decorated Swiss skiers. The final slalom race of the season is set for March 27 in Sun Valley, Idaho.