French skier Paco Rassat achieved a monumental milestone in his career by clinching his first-ever World Cup victory in the men’s slalom event held in Gurgl on Saturday. The 27-year-old, who had previously never stood on a World Cup podium, delivered a stunning performance in the second run, finishing just 0.07 seconds ahead of Belgium’s Armand Marchant. Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath trailed closely, securing third place with a mere 0.02-second gap. Rassat, who was only 14th after the first run, capitalized on favorable conditions and a series of misfortunes among the favorites to stage a remarkable comeback. Reflecting on his victory, Rassat expressed overwhelming joy, stating, ‘This is insane. My dream just came true, so this is amazing.’ With this win, Rassat now leads the overall World Cup standings, holding a 14-point advantage over Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who finished 10th in Gurgl. The event continues on Sunday with the women’s slalom, promising more excitement for ski enthusiasts.