Alexander Bolshunov, took home gold with a time of 1:16:09. Four years after falling short of winning a medal in the event in Pyeongchang, Denis Spitsov redeemed himself by finishing in second at 1:17:20, embraced by Bolshunov as he crossed the finish line. Iivo Niskanen of Finland took bronze with a time of 1:18:10.
Team USA's Scott Patterson finished in 11th with a time of 1:20:10 and Gus Schumacher finished 39th in 1:25:14.
With the two medals, the ROC now has the most medals of this year's Games so far, with a total of four (one gold, two silvers and one bronze). Norway still has the most gold medals with two.
— Jordan Mendoza
“We want the race to be fair. We want the best ski racer to be able to win on race day. I’m glad the organizing committee recognizes that,” said Ryan Cochran-Siegle, who would have been the 10th skier, and second American, on the course.
With the Olympics already running on a tight schedule, weather issues can be particularly ruinous in Alpine skiing. There are other races each of the next five days, beginning with the women’s giant slalom Monday, and officials will have to decide whether to double up or wait for a break in the schedule later in the Games.
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