"The second Slalom race of the 2025-26 World Cup season was today, November 22, in Gurgl, Austria, delivering one of the most unexpected podiums in recent memory. Slalom races are decided over two runs on separate courses, with the combined time determining the final standings-and today that format produced fireworks. France's Paco Rassat stunned the field by taking his first-ever World Cup win, Belgium's Armand Marchant claimed a historic second place for his country's first podium,"
"Runner number one was Lucas Braathen, who had won the Slalom in Levi, Finland, last weekend. Braathen struggled on the top of the course, sliding on the steep upper section and making several mistakes. He set the early pace for Run 1 with 52.85 seconds. Second runner, Clément Noël, fared considerably better on the top section and shot into the lead but lost momentum further down the course, finishing with a time of 52.60 seconds."
France's Paco Rassat captured his first World Cup victory in the second Slalom of the 2025-26 season in Gurgl, Austria, after two-run combined times. Belgium's Armand Marchant placed second, earning Belgium's first World Cup slalom podium. Norway's Atle Lie McGrath led after Run 1 but dropped to third after losing time in his second run. Run 1 featured early leaders Lucas Braathen and Clément Noël, while Timon Haugan briefly led before McGrath took top spot. Several favourites struggled on the steep upper and lower sections, producing an unpredictable podium and signaling a volatile slalom season ahead.
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