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Paco Rassat Claims Second Slalom Victory, Leads Standings

1/12/2026

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Summary

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Paco Rassat, a FIS Alpine Ski World Cup racer, won the Adelboden slalom on January 11 with a time of 1:51.22, his second victory of the season.
The result shows Rassat's rapid rise, given he had only one top-10 finish in 34 World Cup starts.
Rassat now leads the slalom standings with 340 points, ahead of teammate Clément Noël.
Atle Lie McGrath finished second and Henrik Kristoffersen finished third.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1967, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup transformed competitive skiing, featuring 34 races in its inaugural season. The first race occurred on January 5 in Berchtesgaden, West Germany, won by Heinrich Messner. Athletes like Jean-Claude Killy, who triumphed at the 1968 Winter Olympics, exemplified the sport's rising competitiveness, a trend reflected in Paco Rassat's current lead in the slalom standings.

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Story summary

Paco Rassat, a FIS Alpine Ski World Cup racer, won the Adelboden slalom on January 11 with a time of 1:51.22, his second victory of the season.
The result shows Rassat's rapid rise, given he had only one top-10 finish in 34 World Cup starts.
Rassat now leads the slalom standings with 340 points, ahead of teammate Clément Noël.
Atle Lie McGrath finished second and Henrik Kristoffersen finished third.

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