Haaser stops Swiss onslaught with GS win at worlds
With a time of 2:39.71, Austria's Raphael Haaser claimed the surprise win in the men's GS at the World Alpine Skiing Championships, ending Switzerland's bid to sweep the men's golds after they won the first three events.
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