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<p>Mario Matt of Austria became the oldest Alpine champion in Olympic history at 34.</p>

Mario Matt of Austria clears a gate during the second run of the Men's Slalom race Saturday at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center. Matt was a surprise winner as he became the oldest Alpine champion in Olympic history, at 34, edging pre-race favorite and teammate Marcel Hirscher. KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND / EPA

Feb. 22, 2014, 2:29 PM EST / Updated Feb. 22, 2014, 2:46 PM EST

Mario Matt of Austria, above, clears a gate during the second run of the Men's Slalom race Saturday at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center. Matt was a surprise winner as he became the oldest Alpine champion in Olympic history, at 34, edging pre-race favorite and teammate Marcel Hirscher.

Image: Alpine Skiing - Winter Olympics Day 15 — Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway clears a gate during the Men's Slalom.Clive Rose / Getty Images

Image: Ted Ligety — Ted Ligety of the U.S. skis during the first run of the men's slalom. Ligety crashed on the second run.Luca Bruno / AP

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