'Bittersweet' day for Cormac Comerford as he survives slalom chaos

The slalom was the fourth event Cormac Comerford has competed in at the Winter Olympics, adding to solid performances in the downhill, super-G, and giant slalom

Cormac Comerford finished 31st overall in the slalom, his fourth event at the Winter Olympics. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Monday was a "bittersweet" day for Cormac Comerford at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The Dubliner finished 31st overall in the slalom but knew were it not for a costly mistake, he could have placed even higher.

96 skiers started the event but in tough conditions, only 39 completed it. Comerford finished with a combined time of 2:10.24 over the two runs. On the first run, he missed a gate but managed to make his way back up and pass it. The moment cost him on the clock but the recovery ensured he did post a time - 1:07.87. His second run was five-and-a-half seconds quicker.