Pinturault wins World Cup slalom

The French skier, who was sixth after the first leg, scorched the second run to time a combined total of 1min 36.55sec.

France’s Alexis Pinturault competes in the first run of FIS World Cup men’s slalom in Val d’Isere, French Alps. Pinturault claimed a memorable victory in the men’s World Cup slalom.

VAL D’ISERE, France - France’s Alexis Pinturault claimed a memorable victory in the men’s World Cup slalom here on Saturday.

The French skier, who was sixth after the first leg, scorched the second run to time a combined total of 1min 36.55sec.

Germany’s Felix Neureuther was second at 0.50sec, with reigning World Cup overall champion Marcel Hirscher of Austria in third at 0.57.