Paco Rassat delivered a stunning performance at Adelboden on January 11, 2026, securing his first career World Cup slalom victory on the demanding Chuenisbärgli slope.
The 23-year-old French talent produced two exceptional runs to finish ahead of Norway's Atle Lie McGrath, who claimed second place. Henrik Kristoffersen completed the podium in third position, marking a significant milestone as his 99th World Cup podium finish.
Lucas Braathen, now competing for Brazil, finished in fourth place after a strong second run moved him up the standings.
Race Results
The final standings saw Rassat claim victory with a combined time that put him clear of the field. McGrath was second, with Kristoffersen rounding out the podium in third.
For Rassat, this breakthrough victory confirms his status as one of the most promising slalom specialists of his generation. The French skier had shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season but had yet to convert his potential into a World Cup win until today.
Kristoffersen Nears Historic Century
While the victory belonged to Rassat, much attention was also focused on Kristoffersen's achievement. The Norwegian veteran's third-place finish brings him to 99 career World Cup podiums, leaving him just one short of the prestigious 100-podium milestone.
Kristoffersen has been a dominant force in technical skiing for over a decade, and reaching this landmark would place him among an elite group of alpine skiing legends.