At the Milano Cortina Olympics, Swiss skier Loic Meillard secured the gold medal in men's slalom, following an unfortunate mistake by Norwegian competitor Atle Lie McGrath who led after the first run but did not finish after falling during the second run. Meillard finished with a time of 1:53.61, closely followed by Austria's Fabio Grstein and Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen, who took silver and bronze respectively, showcasing a dramatic turn in the competition's dynamics.

This win marked a significant achievement for Meillard, as it added an Olympic gold to his résumé after he had already won a world championship title the previous year. With this victory, Meillard completes his set of medals from the Milano Cortina Games, having previously secured bronze in the giant slalom and silver in the team event. His consistent performance at these Olympic Games highlights his skill and resilience against a highly competitive field.

The race conditions improved from the first run to the second, with snowfall subsiding and athletes benefiting from sunny weather, which might have contributed to the fast times seen in the latter stages of the event. Competitors such as Timon Haugan from Norway, Armand Marchant from Belgium, Tanguy Nef and Eirik Hystad Solberg from Switzerland, also pushed their limits, finishing close to the medal positions, which underscores the high level of competition within the sport.