The men's slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics was held on Tuesday 19 February at Rødkleiva ski run.
Since the men's race was scheduled the day before the women's, and there was concern about the condition of the hill, the number of racers was reduced after the first run in compliance with international rules.
Austrian Othmar Schneider won his second Olympic medal, this time gold, after he took the silver in the downhill competition.
Norwegians Stein Eriksen and Guttorm Berge placed second and third respectively.
[2][3] Tuesday, 19 February 1952 * 5 seconds penalty added.