Sebastian Foss-Solevåg won the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships ©Getty Images

Sebastian Foss-Solevåg triumphed in the men's slalom as the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Ski World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo came to a conclusion.

Foss-Solevåg became Norway's first male slalom world champion since Tom Stiansen in 1997.

The 29-year-old, who had already earned a world gold medal in the team event, finished today's race with a total time of 1min 46.48secs. 

Compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen joined Foss-Solevåg on the podium, placing third in 1:46.94. 

Austria's Adrian Pertl recorded a total time of 1:46.69 to finish in between the two Norwegians.  

It was a surprise result for Pertl, who has only placed once on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup podium during his career. 

Adrian Pertl of Austria was surprised to finish third in the men's slalom ©Getty Images
Adrian Pertl of Austria was surprised to finish third in the men's slalom ©Getty Images

"I never expected that result when I woke up this morning - I am really happy," he said. 

The men's slalom brought the two-week World Championships in Italy to a close. 

Austria was the dominant nation, achieving five gold medals, one silver and two bronze. 

Switzerland finished with three gold medals, one silver and five bronze, while France were third on two gold, one silver and two bronze.  

World Cup competition is now set to resume with a women's event in Val di Fassa in Italy on Wednesday (February 24).

The men's World Cup is scheduled to continue in Bansko in Bulgaria on Saturday (February 27).