World champ Meillard wins World Cup slalom to close in on discipline leader Kristoffersen

HAFJELL, Norway — World champion Loic Meillard won the season's penultimate men's World Cup slalom as the Swiss skier boosted his chances of taking the discipline title. Meillard held on to his first-leg lead as he beat Atle Lie McGrath of Norway by 0.21 seconds. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen was 0.47 back in third. Henrik Kristoffersen placed fifth and the Norwegian saw his lead over Meillard in the slalom standings reduced to 47 points with only the season-ending race remaining at the World Cup finals. The only other racer left with a chance to win the season title is Olympic champion Clement Noel.

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