Clement Noel of France, who claimed the gold Wednesday in the men’s slalom, celebrates after finishing a run. Photo: VCG

Silver medalist Johannes Strolz of Austria (left) and bronze winner Sebastian-Foss Solevaag of Norway congratulate each other after the second run of the men’s slalom. Photo: VCG

Noel moved up from sixth by performing a blistering second run, beating first-run leader Strolz and scoring a combined total of one minute and 44.09 seconds to win the race. Photo: VCG

Strolz, who won the Olympic gold medal in the alpine combined race, passes a gate during the first run of the final. Photo: VCG

Foss-Solevaag finished with a combined total of one minute and 44.79 seconds, 0.7 seconds behind the gold winner. Photo: VCG

Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen, who placed fourth, competes in the second run. Photo: VCG

China’s Xu Mingfu passes a gate during the slalom event. Xu failed on his first run. Photo: VCG

China’s Zhang Yangming, who finished the men’s super giant slalom in 33rd place, reacts after failing to finish his first run. Photo: VCG

Haiti’s first Winter Olympian Richardson Viano celebrates after finishing the first run. Photo: VCG