BELGRADE, March 14 (Xinhua) -- French skier Clement Noel won the World Cup slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on Sunday.

France's Clement Noel competes during an alpine ski, World Cup men's slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo: AP)

Noel led a French 1-2 with Victor Muffat-Jeandet finishing second for his first slalom podium.

France's Clement Noel celebrates in the finish area after winning an alpine ski, World Cup men's slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo: AP)

Noel claimed the title by 0.62 seconds from Muffat-Jeandet with Ramon Zenhaeusern of Switzerland finishing third.