Felix Neureuther of Germany won the season-opening men's World Cup slalom after first-run leader Dave Ryding skied out on Sunday in Levi, Finland. Aiming to become the first British skier to win a race in the 50-year-history of the alpine skiing World Cup, Ryding put in a dominant performance. It was the second time that Ryding came close to a World Cup triumph. Ryding, who turns 31 next month, enjoyed his breakthrough on the World Cup last season, four years after winning the slalom title of the lower-tier Europa Cup circuit. The men's World Cup continues with speed races in Lake Louise, Alta, Nov. 25-26.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2017 14:26 UTC