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Loic Meillard of Switzerland wins slalom to close out men's Alpine program at Milan Cortina Olympics
Loic Meillard of Switzerland used a strong second run to win the men’s slalom on a day that saw Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen fall in the first run, ending his bid for another Olympic go
Heading into Run 2 of the men's slalom Monday, Norway's Atle Lie McGrath was one of the favorites. McGrath finished with the best time in Run 1, putting him in a strong spot to finish on the podium before the day was done.
The razor edge between joy and despair in Olympic sport was laid bare as Loic Meillard won Switzerland's first men's slalom gold since 1948, while Atle Lie McGrath was inconsolable after stumbling out of the race and into the forest - literally - on Monday.