KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) " Marcel Hirscher amazed the world of Alpine skiing by locking up an unprecedented sixth straight overall World Cup title on Saturday. Still, setting the record with five races to spare left Hirscher overwhelmed, and he said he would need "several months" to understand what he achieved. Low clouds and rain made for tough conditions and the second run had to be interrupted several times as visibility worsened. Hirscher's 44th career win also secured him the giant slalom title. Hirscher can win a third globe this weekend in Sunday's slalom if he extends his 60-point lead over Kristoffersen to more than 100 points.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 04, 2017 17:48 UTC