Linus Strasser achieves rare German feat, capturing 2nd World Cup slalom in 4 days

Linus Strasser became the first German skier in 34 years to win two men's World Cup slaloms in a row by triumphing at a night race Wednesday in Schladming, Austria, three days after he won the slalom of the classic Hahnenkamm event 140 kilometres west in Kitzbuehel.

Linus Strasser achieves rare German feat, capturing 2nd World Cup slalom in 4 days
Victorious German men's skier in slalom action on the World Cup circuit in Schladming, Austria.

Linus Strasser became the first German skier in 34 years to win two men's World Cup slaloms in a row by triumphing at a night race Wednesday in Schladming, Austria, three days after he won the slalom of the classic Hahnenkamm event 140 kilometres west in Kitzbuehel.