Kjetil Jansrud, right, won the men's downhill ahead of the retiring Aksel Lund Svindal ©Getty Images

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Racing was briefly delayed due to heavy fog ©Getty Images
Racing was briefly delayed due to heavy fog ©Getty Images
Officials eventually gave the green light for competition to begin in Åre ©Getty Images
Officials eventually gave the green light for competition to begin in Åre ©Getty Images
The men's downhill was one of the most anticipated competitions of the World Championships ©Getty Images
The men's downhill was one of the most anticipated competitions of the World Championships ©Getty Images
Skiers had just the one run to bid for a podium place ©Getty Images
Skiers had just the one run to bid for a podium place ©Getty Images
A large crowd was present at the bottom of the course to greet the skiers ©Getty Images
A large crowd was present at the bottom of the course to greet the skiers ©Getty Images
Kjetil Jansrud proved the fastest man on the course ©Getty Images
Kjetil Jansrud proved the fastest man on the course ©Getty Images
He finished 0.02 seconds clear of second placed Svindal ©Getty Images
He finished 0.02 seconds clear of second placed Svindal ©Getty Images
Kjetil Jansrud became the oldest winner of the men's race at the World Championships ©Getty Images
Kjetil Jansrud became the oldest winner of the men's race at the World Championships ©Getty Images
Silver medallist Svindal presented the winner to the crowd at the medal ceremony ©Getty Images
Silver medallist Svindal presented the winner to the crowd at the medal ceremony ©Getty Images