Meillard claims second win of the season in Schladming's giant slalom

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Switzerland's Loic Meillard competes in the second run of the Men's giant slalom event at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. Erwin Scheriau/APA/dpa

Swiss Loïc Meillard claimed his second win of the alpine World Cup season with victory in the men's giant slalom in Schladming, Austria on Tuesday.

The two-time world champion came in second in the first run, but made it up with a strong performance in his second effort to clock a total time of 2 minutes 14.38 seconds.

First-run leader Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil had to settle for second, 0.73 seconds behind. France's Alban Elezi Cannaferina was third, claiming the first podium of his career.

World Cup leader and title holder Marco Odermatt of Switzerland finished fourth after a seventh place in the first run.

A slalom is scheduled for Wednesday in Schladming.

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Brazilian second-placed Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, Swiss first-placed Loic Meillard and French third-placed Alban Elezi Cannaferina celebrate at the finish area after the second run of the Men's giant slalom event at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. Erwin Scheriau/APA/dpa

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