Men’s Olympic Super-G start list: Bormio showdown, favorites, and how to watch

Ryan Cochran-Siegle / Beijing SG silver medalist / GEPA pictures

The men’s Olympic Super-G at Bormio’s Stelvio brings together everything that defines the discipline at an unforgiving: speed carried through blind terrain, constant decision-making, and a single run where conviction matters more than caution.

Marco Odermatt arrives as the clear favorite — the best Super-G skier in the world — but the evidence from this season points toward something more complex. Super-G has resisted domination, rewarded bold skiing, and produced a wide range of winners across venues and nations. On the Stelvio, that volatility becomes a feature, not a flaw.

What you’ll find in this article: a full breakdown of the men’s Olympic Super-G start list, season context that explains why this race is so open, and the key contenders to watch on the Stelvio. We’ve also included how and when to watch, a downloadable daily program, and the official start list, so everything you need for race day is in one place.

The favorite — and the pressure that comes with it

Odermatt is the reference point any time he clips into a race bib. His ability to combine speed with execution separates him from the field, and nothing about the Stelvio diminishes that advantage.

But Super-G has a way of compressing margins. One mistimed move, one conservative line, one fraction too much respect for the terrain — and the race is gone. This season has made that clear. Even with Odermatt leading the standings, the discipline has remained open, with challengers repeatedly proving they can ski at his level on the right day.

Men’s World Cup Super-G podiums — 2025–26 season

The podium table tells the story better than any projection. Different winners, different styles, and a steady rotation of nations have defined the season.

The message is unmistakable: Super-G has rewarded commitment and punished hesitation, and no single profile has owned the discipline.

Season Super-G standings: the leaders heading into the Olympics

This snapshot sits high in the article for a reason. Historically, Olympic Super-G medals tend to come from skiers already operating at the top of the World Cup season — and this is the first time the Olympics are being contested on a Super-G venue the field knows well, further reducing the likelihood of surprise medalists.

• 1st 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI, 1997) — 425 pts
• 2nd 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT, 1991) — −158
• 3rd 🇦🇹 Stefan Babinsky (AUT, 1996) — −182
• 4th 🇦🇹 Raphael Haaser (AUT, 1997) — −184
• 5th 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA, 2001) — −185

An Italian hand shaping the challenge

Another layer comes from the course itself. With an Italian course setter, the Stelvio is expected to reward the kind of skiing that Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris excel at — powerful transitions, aggressive line choice, and confidence in attacking terrain rather than managing it.

That same setup profile also suits Franjo von Allmen, whose season has been built on staying on the gas through complex sections. On a Super-G course where rhythm and commitment matter as much as outright speed, subtle choices in course setting can favor certain skiers.

It won’t decide the race on its own — Super-G never allows that — but at the Olympic level, small advantages accumulate quickly.

Where the Olympic medals are most likely to come from

The WCSL Super-G top ten widens the lens further. This group has delivered speed under pressure for a year, and it remains a reliable indicator of where the Olympic medalists are likely to emerge.

WCSL Super-G top ten — ordered by bib number

• Bib 6 🇨🇭 Alexis Monney (SUI, 2000) — WCSL SG 10
• Bib 7 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI, 2001) — WCSL SG 3
• Bib 8 🇦🇹 Raphael Haaser (AUT, 1997) — WCSL SG 3
• Bib 9 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA, 2001) — WCSL SG 7
• Bib 10 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI, 1997) — WCSL SG 1
• Bib 11 🇦🇹 Stefan Babinsky (AUT, 1996) — WCSL SG 6
• Bib 12 🇳🇴 Fredrik Møller (NOR, 2000) — WCSL SG 9
• Bib 13 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA, 1989) — WCSL SG 8
• Bib 14 🇨🇭 Stefan Rogentin (SUI, 1994) — WCSL SG 5
• Bib 15 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT, 1991) — WCSL SG 2

United States — men’s Super-G

The U.S. team brings experience and range, anchored by the only returning medalist from the 2022 Olympic Super-G.

• Bib 3 🇺🇸 Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA, 1992) — Mt. Mansfield Ski Academy / Cochran’s Ski Club — WCSL SG rank 16
  2022 Olympic Super-G silver medalist
• Bib 21 🇺🇸 Sam Morse (USA, 1996) — Carrabassett Valley Academy / Sugarloaf Ski Club — WCSL SG rank 33
• Bib 23 🇺🇸 River Radamus (USA, 1998) — Ski & Snowboard Club Vail — WCSL SG rank 25
• Bib 29 🇺🇸 Kyle Negomir (USA, 1998) — Ski & Snowboard Club Vail — WCSL SG rank 26

Canada — men’s Super-G

Canada fields a quartet built on aggression and confidence, all capable of pushing the pace when the course rewards attack.

• Bib 2 🇨🇦 James Crawford (CAN, 1997), 2023 super G World Champion — WCSL SG rank 21
• Bib 20 🇨🇦 Cameron Alexander (CAN, 1997) — WCSL SG rank 23
• Bib 27 🇨🇦 Brodie Seger (CAN, 1995) — WCSL SG rank 31
• Bib 30 🇨🇦 Riley Seger (CAN, 1997) — WCSL SG rank 34

One run, relentless consequences

With the defending Olympic champion retired and another Beijing medalist sidelined by injury, only one skier from the 2022 Olympic Super-G podium lines up in Bormio. That reality underscores how quickly Super-G turns over — and why past Olympic success offers no guarantees.

Odermatt remains the standard. But on the Stelvio, medals are decided by who commits fully to the line, manages risk at speed, and holds nothing back when it matters most.

Course setter: Lorenzo GALLI (ITA)

Wednesday super G takes place on February 11th and begins at 5:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. PT. Fans in Great Britain can watch the race at 10:30

How to Watch

• 🇺🇸 United States: Live and replay coverage on PeacockTV / USA Network
• 🇨🇦 Canada: Live stream on CBC Sports
• 🇬🇧 Great Britain: Live coverage on Discovery+, starting at 10:30 a.m. UK time

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