"Just weeks after heartbreak at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Norway's Atle Lie McGrath delivered redemption in dramatic fashion, winning the race by just 0.01 seconds over teammate Henrik Kristoffersen. Former teammate-turned Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen completed the podium in third as the margins between the best slalom skiers in the world proved almost impossibly small."
"The incredible depth of the men's slalom field this season was once again evident with the top 10 racers separated by less than one second, with Germany's Linus Strasser rounding out the top ten 0.93 seconds off McGrath's time. This left a long list of podium contenders. In addition, many athletes were vying for a World Cup Final invite."
The men's slalom World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia on March 8 featured an exceptionally tight competition on the Podkoren slope. Atle Lie McGrath of Norway secured victory by just 0.01 seconds over teammate Henrik Kristoffersen, with Lucas Pinheiro Braathen completing the podium in third place, only 0.05 seconds behind McGrath. The race demonstrated the remarkable depth and competitiveness of men's slalom, with the top five finishers separated by less than a tenth of a second. McGrath's win provided redemption following recent disappointment at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The first run saw McGrath establish a strong position with a time of 48.23 seconds, leading Braathen by 0.17 seconds.
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