Switzerland's Daniel Yule won a men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel on Sunday as Britain's Dave Ryding surged from 16th to second a year on from his stunning victory in the Austrian resort.
Yule, born in the canton of Valais to Scottish parents, beat his old friend by 0.40 seconds after the two runs down the Ganslern slope.The victory was Yule's second in slalom this season and also his second in Kitzbuehel after the Swiss won there in 2020.
"It is one of the biggest races of the year ... so to come back here and win feels unbelievable," he said. Ryding's success last year was a first for a British skier in the 55-year-history of the Alpine World Cup and made him the oldest winner of a men's World Cup slalom at 35.The Briton was fastest over the second run, roared on by the crowd as he surged to his sixth World Cup career podium.
"The fans are the best in Austria. I have to give everything, they support me. It brings the best out of me. Yeah it is difficult but when the going gets tough, the tough get going," he said.Braathen's third place sent the Norwegian top of the slalom standings, five points clear of compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen with Yule third.
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