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LEVI, Finland -- It took Austrias Marcel Hirscher just two races to get back to where he finished each of the past five seasons -- on top of the mens World Cup overall standings.Hirscher overcame an illness on the eve of the slalom opener on Sunday to lead teammate Michael Matt for an Austrian 1-2 finish.The five-time overall champion finished a huge 1.30 seconds ahead of Matt to clinch his 40th career win. It was the first Austrian 1-2 finish in a World Cup slalom since Hirscher beat Michael Matts older brother, Mario, at the same venue three years ago.Manfred Moelgg of Italy was 1.31 seconds back in third for his first podium finish in nearly three years, while Germanys Felix Neureuther came another 0.10 further behind in fourth.Physically it went very well. I have no pains. Yesterday it was really bad but this morning I knew it would work out, said Hirscher, who suffered from an inflammation of the middle ear.He skipped Saturdays training and decided only in the morning hours before the race to start. He headed back to his hotel for treatment immediately after completing his first run.Hirscher overtook Alexis Pinturault on top of the overall standings. The Frenchman, who beat the Austrian to win the season-opening GS last month, finished 1.87 behind in 11th. Hirscher has 180 points, 56 clear of Pinturault.Hirschers victory also put the Austrian level with Pirmin Zurbriggen on the all-time winners list. Only four skiers have won more races in the 50-year history of the World Cup -- Ingemar Stenmark (86), Hermann Maier (54), Alberto Tomba (50), and Marc Girardelli (46).I felt no pressure at all, Hirscher told The Associated Press. For me personally, I have won already a lot of races and I am done with `I have to win races.Matt, who improved from sixth to second for his first career podium result, said he was more nervous for my first run than for my second as I knew by then that everything was OK. He described being on the podium as an amazing feeling.I made a big step in the summer physically and mentally and the goals were top-10 results and now with the first race podium, its amazing, he said.Marco Schwarz, who trailed Hirscher by just 0.21 after the first run, slid off the course and didnt finish his final run, but another Austrian, Manuel Feller, took fifth.Austrias slalom team lost several big names as Benjamin Raich, Mario Matt and Reinfried Herbst all retired in the past two seasons. But Hirscher said the many young and upcoming talents on the team help him to further improve.Its perfect in training, said Hirscher, who has won 19 slaloms in his career. It wasnt easy for me in the beginning but the young guys really give me motivation. Thats truly super.Hirscher didnt want to give his huge winning margin too much meaning as his main rival from last season, Henrik Kristoffersen, skipped the race.One guy was missing, the fastest from last year. But it was a great race, Hirscher said.Kristoffersen, who won six slaloms last year to claim the discipline title, sat out the race amid a dispute with the Norwegian ski federation over sponsorship rights. The federations rules wont allow Kristoffersen to sign a personal sponsor for his helmet.Hirscher said its pretty bad that ... the fastest slalom skier of the last season isnt competing now and added that he hopes they can find a solution.Hopefully hes back in the next races because I have to see how close I can get to his pace, he said.Britains Dave Ryding, who was fourth after the opening run, dropped to sixth for his career-best result. And the winner of the final slalom of last season, Andre Myhrer of Sweden, failed to qualify for the second leg after he skied out of the course halfway through his run.Tough conditions included temperatures of about 18 F (minus 8 C) and clouds hanging low over the course. Several racers complained about their goggles freezing up during their runs.The mens World Cup continues in Lake Louise, Alberta, with a downhill and a super-G on Nov. 26-27. Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic . PETERSBURG, Fla. Stitched Nike MLB Jerseys . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. https://www.mlbjerseys2020.com/ . Galatasaray said in a statement on its website Monday that Mancini signed a three-year contract and will be paid 3.5 million euros for the upcoming season, with his salary upped to 4. Nike MLB Jerseys For Sale . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. Wholesale MLB Jerseys . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal.Leicester defender Christian Fuchs has admitted he was freaking out with excitement as he watched team-mate Jamie Vardy score against Germany. Vardy scored his first international goal with a sensational back-heel as England battled back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Berlin last weekend, continuing a fairytale season for the striker who has scored 19 Premier League goals in Leicesters unlikely title bid. Fuchs was on international duty with Austria and has admitted to Sky Sports that he was out of his seat as he watched the ball hit the back of the net.He said: Vardy is flying right now and I am very happy for him that he scored this amazing goal against Germany.We were sitting in this room in the lobby in a hotel in Austria and there were mainly Germany fans and I was simply freaking out when he scored the goal and at the end when England won. That made me happy.First of all because it was Vards - the way he scored the goal was outstanding - and also because it was against Germany. Jamie Vardy scored his first England goal in Berlin last week Fuchs has won 74 caps for Austria, but team-mates Danny Drinkwater and NGolo Kante were rewarded for their performances for Leicester with international debuts this week.And the left-back says that recognition is important for players in a team that is five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Patrick Davison takes on Leicester defender Christian Fuchs in a best-of-three game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.dddddddddddd They deserve it, Fuchs added. When you look at Drinkwater, he is playing an amazing season. The English Pirlo, of course. Thats the way he plays, he is everywhere on the field.Its the same as NGolo Kante, who was also in the France squad this time and also scored a goal. Its amazing how this team has developed over the season because I think we have made one step after another, in the right direction, always improving and getting our game better.Those boys deserve to be nominated for the squads.Tune in to Super Sunday from 12.30pm as Christian Fuchs takes Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison behind the scenes at Leicester City - followed by live coverage of Leicester v Southampton on Sky Sports 1. Also See: Stats suggest Leicester take title Charlie tips title results How have Leicester adapted? ' ' '