Schladming
Kristoffersen claims emotional fifth Schladming slalom victory
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Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway ended an 11-month winless streak by taking the men's slalom at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Schladming, Austria, on January 28, 2026. The victory marked his 34th career World Cup win and a record fifth at the traditional night race, securing a Norwegian one-two finish ahead of teammate Atle Lie McGrath. France's Clément Noël rounded out the podium with the fastest second run.
Henrik Kristoffersen led a one-two finish for Norway in the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Schladming, Austria, on January 28. The event served as the final pre-Olympic race in the discipline. CBC broadcast both runs of the competition.
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Swiss skier Gino Caviezel returned to World Cup competition after over a year sidelined by injury, finishing 42nd in the first run of the night giant slalom in Schladming. Despite the modest result, he expressed satisfaction at being back on the slopes. Caviezel opted not to pursue further races this season to preserve his injured status for next winter.