ADELBODEN, Switzerland (AP) — Marcel Hirscher edged Henrik Kristoffersen for victory yet again in a World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, and rose to third on the men's all-time wins list.
Taking a wild ride down the steep final slope, first-run leader Hirscher finished 0.17 seconds ahead of his Norwegian rival for his third GS win this season. Kristoffersen has been runner-up each time.
Alexis Pinturault of France placed third, trailing 0.21 behind Hirscher, the six-time defending overall champion.
Hirscher extended his lead in the overall and giant slalom season standings from second-placed Kristoffersen.
With his 51st career World Cup win, the 28-year-old Austrian broke a tie with Alberto Tomba. Hirscher now trails only Hermann Maier (54) and Ingemar Stenmark (86).