Loïc Meillard: Shocking slalom gold rush at Ski World Cup!

Loïc Meillard: Shocking slalom gold rush at Ski World Cup!

Saalbach, Österreich - The Swiss Loïc Meillard wrote history in a spectacular finale of the World Ski Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The 28-year-old drove to gold in the slalom and secured his third medal at this World Cup after winning bronze and two gold medals in the giant slalom. With this triumphant hat trick, Meillard is the first Swiss skier since George Schneider, who won a gold medal in the slalom in Aspen in 1950. These services make him the most successful athlete of the 48th World Cup edition, such as Laola1 reported .

fame and honor for the new world champion

Meillard said after his victory: "In a World Cup three races and three medals, that's just awesome." In the last race, he prevailed against the Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath and the German Linus Straßer, who won the bronze medal. McGrath, who finished 0.26 seconds behind Meillard, was also satisfied with his silver medal. "There is a lot of pressure in our Norwegian team that we have to take medals," he said proudly. This medal is an important success for Straßer, since the competition in the men's slalom is extremely high, such as Bluewin reported .

The emotional roller coaster ride for Meillard culminated at a very special moment when he spoke in an interview with SRF about the joy that this World Cup prepared his family and his team. He emphasized that it would be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved: "I think it was something for all Swiss that we might not experience a second time in life." With these words, Meillard not only expresses his own pride, but also the collective joy of a nation that had to wait 75 years for the slalom-golden success. His achievements brought the Swiss skiing back to the winning road.