Overview
- He led after the first run of the Olympic slalom before a second‑run mistake ended his challenge for gold.
- He threw his poles, removed protective gear, crossed the safety nets, and walked into nearby woods off the Bormio course.
- Event staff found him lying in the snow and persuaded him to put his skis back on and cross the finish line.
- He told reporters he "just needed a bit of time" for himself and said his grandfather’s recent death did not affect his concentration.
- Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard took gold, Austria’s Fabio Gstrein won silver, and Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen earned bronze.