Marcel Hirscher won the men's slalom world title for the third time in his career ©Getty Images

"Photo_Gallery"

The men's slalom was the final competition of the World Championships ©Getty Images
The men's slalom was the final competition of the World Championships ©Getty Images
Henrik Kristoffersen was hoping to add to his giant slalom victory ©Getty Images
Henrik Kristoffersen was hoping to add to his giant slalom victory ©Getty Images
Defending champion Marcel Hirscher produced a superb opening run to take a commanding lead ©Getty Images
Defending champion Marcel Hirscher produced a superb opening run to take a commanding lead ©Getty Images
France's Alexis Pinturault was Hirscher's closest challenger at the halfway stage of the competition ©Getty Images
France's Alexis Pinturault was Hirscher's closest challenger at the halfway stage of the competition ©Getty Images
Marcel Hirscher preserved his lead to secure a record equalling seventh world title ©Getty Images
Marcel Hirscher preserved his lead to secure a record equalling seventh world title ©Getty Images
Michael Matt produced a strong second run to finish as the runner-up ©Getty Images
Michael Matt produced a strong second run to finish as the runner-up ©Getty Images
Marco Schwarz completed an all-Austrian podium ©Getty Images
Marco Schwarz completed an all-Austrian podium ©Getty Images
Hirscher's victory gave Austria their first gold medal of the Championships ©Getty Images
Hirscher's victory gave Austria their first gold medal of the Championships ©Getty Images
The Austrian team were left celebrating a successful final day following their podium sweep ©Getty Images
The Austrian team were left celebrating a successful final day following their podium sweep ©Getty Images