Kristoffersen wins Kranjska Gora, Hirscher all but secures overall World Cup win

Kranjska Gora, 9 March - The Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen won the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora on Saturday, but it was the Austrian Marcel Hirscher who had the biggest celebration, as his sixth place was enough for him to practically seal the overall World Cup win five races before the end of the season.

Kranjska Gora Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen at a giant slalom race of the 58th Vitranc Cup. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Kranjska Gora
Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen at a giant slalom race of the 58th Vitranc Cup.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Kranjska Gora Austria's Marcel Hirscher at a giant slalom race of the 58th Vitranc Cup. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Kranjska Gora
Austria's Marcel Hirscher at a giant slalom race of the 58th Vitranc Cup.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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