LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (AP) β Marcel Hirscher beat Felix Neureuther in a testy Austria vs. Germany duel for the World Cup slalom title on Sunday.
Racing last as the controversial first-run leader, Hirscher finished 0.76 seconds inside Neureuther’s time to overtake his rival in the standings.
Hirscher added the slalom trophy to his third straight overall title that he clinched Saturday.
Olympic champion Mario Matt was third, trailing 1.08 behind his Austrian teammate’s two-run time of 2 minutes, 7.74 seconds.
Hirscher had led by 0.06 on a first-run course set by an Austria team coach that was branded unfair and ugly by Neureuther’s team boss, and ridiculous by American racer Ted Ligety.
Austria team director Hans Pum defended its right to set any course within the rules.
