Unstoppable Marco Odermatt: Pre-Season Highlights and New Goals
Marco Odermatt is one of the biggest favorites heading into the men’s World Cup season opener in Sölden, Austria. Here is a peek into the top skier's pre-season preparations.
Will Marco Odermatt Surpass Federer as Switzerland’s Top Advertising Icon?
Marco Odermatt, the Swiss and Stöckli megastar and three-time overall World Cup winner, has become a familiar face on the mountain and in the media world. His appearances in high-profile ads, including one alongside tennis legend Roger Federer, have placed him on the fast track to becoming a Swiss advertising icon. But the question remains: Could Odermatt surpass Federer as the country’s most recognizable sports figure in advertising?
Built for Perfection: Stöckli Test Center Returns to Mt. Hood
The Stöckli Test Center Located conveniently in the parking lot of the Cascade Ski Club & Lodge (30510 E Blossom Trail Rd. Government Camp, OR 97028) from June 14th-28th. Promising to provide young racers with an immersive and accessible experience as they work on honing their skills in the lanes.
Odermatt Clinches 3rd Straight GS Globe, But Streak Ends; Meillard Takes GS World Cup Finals Victory
Loic Meillard clinched World Cup Finals GS victory. Odermatt get thrown out at the beginning of the course, ending his undefeated streak. However, clinches onto his 3rd consecutive GS Globe.
Preview: Men’s World Cup Finals GS – Odermatt Dominates & U.S. Contenders
Who is racing in Saalbach, when, and how to watch the men's World Cup finals giant slalom on March 16th
World Cup GS Race Canceled: Snow Shortage Ends Regular Season Finale in Kranjska Gora
The final regular season Men’s World Cup GS race, slated for Saturday, March 9th, had to be called off due to a lack of snow on the Podkoren Race slope in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. Recent high temperatures caused a considerable reduction in the snowpack. With daytime temperatures soaring into the 60s, the venue, once ready to host the World Cup GS, could now only accommodate a slalom event requiring less width and length.
Switzerland’s Loic Meillard Secures First World Cup Slalom Win at Aspen Winternational
Switzerland's Loic Meillard wins his first World Cup Slalom career at the March 3rd Stifel Aspen Winternational. He adds a slalom victory to his two Aspen 2nd place GS finishes for his third consecutive podium.
Clement Noel Leads Despite Low Finish Rate in the Stifel Aspen Winternational Slalom
Jett Seymour Stifel Aspen Winternational; GEPA pictures After the first slalom run on Sunday, March
Odermatt Makes History with 12th Consecutive GS Win: Eyes Stenmark’s Record
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt overcomes a first-run deficit to win his ninth World Cup of the season and his 12th consecutive. He now owns the second-longest discipline-winning streak in history. Only Ingemar Stenmark has a longer consecutive streak at 14. There are two more GS races this season.
Thrilling Showdown: Alexander Steen Olsen Takes Lead in Stifel Aspen Winternational GS
After Saturday's first run of GS in Aspen, Colorado, the top three remain unchanged from yesterday. However, today, the leader isn't Switzerland's Marco Odermatt but the 22-year-old Norwegian Alexander Steen Olsen. Odermatt trails in third place, 0.32 seconds behind the leader, with his teammate Loic Meillard closely behind the Norwegian in second, just 0.09 seconds off the lead.
Odermatt Clinches 2024 GS Title with 11th Consecutive World Cup GS Win in Aspen
Under sunny skies in Aspen, Colorado, Marco Odermatt wins his 11th straight World Cup GS race and his eighth of the season. He also clinches his third consecutive season's GS title. He is now three races away from tying Ingemar Stenmark for the most consecutive World Cup victories in a single event. Although it seems impossible to dream about considering Odermatt, it almost seems possible.
Switzerland’s Odermatt Dominates Aspen GS Leaderboard: Exciting Battle for Podium Ahead
Marco Odermatt: GEPA pictures/ Greg M. Cooper On a sunny Friday morning in Aspen, Switzerland's
Marco Odermatt Leads Red Dog GS: Radamus Surges Into Contention
The second skier to race the first course was Marco Odermatt. Odermatt has won the last nine World Cup giant slaloms (GS). He is the best and crossed with a (-1.79) lead. The snow conditions at the Red Dog race venue in Palisades Tahoe were perfect, with blue skies and direct sunlight. After the first seven skiers had attacked the course, Odermatt's lead was (-0.15) ahead of superstar Norwegian veteran Henrik Kriostoffersen. However, in third place is Stifel US Ski Team's River Radamus. (+0.78).
World Cup Finals Athletes: Men’s Downhill Showdowns Await
The men's downhill Alpine World Cup regular season has concluded. As the season has ended, the stage is now set for a spectacle of speed, skill, and sheer determination at the upcoming Saalbach men's downhill finals.
Men’s World Cup Downhill Showdown: Kvitfjell Preview & Sarrazin’s Injury!
The Men's World Cup Downhill is heating up as the season inches closer to its finale. With only two races left in the calendar, the title is up for grabs between France's Cyprien Sarrazin and Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Sarrazin has clinched three victories this season, while Odermatt closely follows with two wins. Currently, Odermatt leads the downhill standings with 516 points, but Sarrazin is nipping at his heels with just 6 points behind at 510. Italy's Dominik Paris trails in a distant third with 329 points, while last season's title winner, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, is out due to injury.
Odermatt Shines: Super-G Drama Unfolds with Von Allmen’s Breakthrough Performance
Skiing with bib eight, Marco Odermatt became the first man to earn his second World Cup super-G victory of the season. Odermatt used the harder race surface to push the entire course and cross with the lead. Undoubtedly, the season's super-G leader was determined to avoid missing his second consecutive podium. Yesterday, he ended his streak of 12 straight super-G races, finishing among the fastest three.
A Day of Surprises includes France’s Nils Allegre Securing Career-First Victory at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Super-G
Nils Allegre: GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner The two men standing atop the Saturday Garmisch-Partenkirchen super-G stage
Odermatt’s Triumph: A Dazzling Comeback in Schladming’s World Cup GS
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
GS Showdown: Feller Leads the Pack in Schladming Night Race with Odermatt’s Surprise Twist
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
French Triumph on the Streif: Cyprien Sarrazin Conquers Kitzbühel’s Legendary Downhill
France's Cyprien Sarrazin has won his second career World Cup downhill; this time, it is in Kitzbühel on the Streif. This season, he has delivered victories on the two most frightening downhills on the schedule. His career's first victory was on the Stelvio in Bormio, and now he assures he is among the legends by winning from the top in Kitzbühel.
Saturday’s Wengen World Cup Lauberhorn Downhill: Preview and How to Watch
Get ready for a second exhilarating downhill showdown at the Men's World Cup on Saturday, January 13th, in Wengen, Switzerland. This event marks the third of four days of intense men's racing, featuring the iconic Lauberhorn downhill, the longest race on the entire World Cup tour. The anticipation is high, especially after the shorter Wengen downhill course proved to be a thrilling race on Thursday.
France’s Cyprien Sarrazin’s Historic Wengen Super-G Win, Breaking a 54-Year Drought
Today belongs to France's Cyprien Sarrazin. He earned his first World Cup super-G podium, a decisive victory. He is also the first French skier in 54 years to win a World Cup speed event in Wengen.
Marco Odermatt’s Epic Triumph: Swiss Glory in World Cup Downhill
Poetically, Marco Odermatt has won his first career World Cup downhill and it was in his home country of Switzerland.
