Marc Gisin on Marco Odermatt: “You always know where you stand”
Departing Stöckli race director Marc Gisin reflects on three years working closely with Marco Odermatt and what sets the Swiss star apart.
Marco Odermatt opens up on pressure, missed goals after dominant World Cup season
Marco Odermatt reflects on pressure, missed goals, and what’s next after another dominant World Cup season.
Men’s World Cup Finals Qualifiers Set: Downhill and Super-G Standings Heading to Kvitfjell
The men’s speed discipline fields for the World Cup Finals in Hafjell are now set. Marco Odermatt has already secured the downhill and super-G crystal globes, while the Top-25 qualifiers prepare for the final races of the season. The slalom and giant slalom Finals preview is covered in a separate article.
Kriechmayr Ends Austrian Downhill Drought in Courchevel; Odermatt Takes Globes
Vincent Kriechmayr wins the World Cup downhill in Courchevel to end Austria’s 23-race drought, while Marco Odermatt secures the downhill crystal globe and his fifth straight overall title.
Franzoni Wins Hahnenkamm Downhill as Odermatt Reaches 100th World Cup Podium
Giovanni Franzoni claims his first World Cup downhill victory on the Streif in Kitzbühel as Marco Odermatt reaches a historic 100th career podium.
Wengen Men’s Super-G Start List: Olympic Criteria Pressure & How to Watch
The men’s super-G heads to Wengen with Olympic qualification pressure at its peak. See the full start list, standings, podium breakdown, and how and when to watch.
Odermatt wins fifth straight Adelboden GS as Radamus delivers fastest second run
Marco Odermatt wins Adelboden’s men’s giant slalom for a fifth straight year as River Radamus delivers the fastest second run and charges from 30th to seventh.
Kristoffersen and Odermatt: Racing Towards 100 World Cup Podiums
Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen enter January within reach of 100 World Cup podiums, a rare milestone that defines sustained excellence in alpine ski racing.
Schwarz Claims First Super-G Win as Livigno Debuts / Tight Race, High-Bib Surge
Marco Schwarz captured his first career World Cup super-G victory as Livigno hosted its first Alpine World Cup race. Swiss skiers packed the top of the results, Austria’s top-ranked speed racers struggled, and an unusually tight race saw 11 high-bib athletes score points.
Super-G at the Christmas Break: Olympic Pressure Builds for Women and Men
With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.
World Cup Giant Slalom at the Christmas Break | Olympic Picture Takes Shape
The World Cup giant slalom season hits the Christmas break with momentum building on both sides. On the women’s side, Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib are locked in a rising rivalry. On the men’s side, Stefan Brennsteiner leads while Marco Odermatt remains the standard as Olympic pressure intensifies.
World Cup Downhill Standings at the Holiday Break | Road to Cortina d’Ampezzo & Bormio
With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.
Jan Zabystran stuns Val Gardena with historic super-G win
Jan Zabystran shocked the alpine world with a historic super-G victory in Val Gardena, earning the first men’s World Cup win for the Czech Republic and denying Marco Odermatt late on the Saslong.
Odermatt Wins Copper Mountain Super-G as Six Late Bibs Score and Kilde Returns
Marco Odermatt opened the Olympic season with a powerful win at the Copper Mountain super-G, highlighted by six late-bib scorers and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s emotional World Cup return.
Marco Odermatt Shifts From Film Premiere to Race Mode
ChatGPT said: Less than two weeks before the World Cup opener in Sölden, Marco Odermatt traded his race suit for formal wear at a film premiere in Vienna. Now the Swiss superstar is shifting back into race mode, focused on defending his titles and beginning the Olympic season with confidence and composure.
FIS Boosts Prize Money; Brignone, Odermatt Lead World Cup Payouts
FIS approved a prize money increase of up to 20% for all World Cup disciplines starting next season, as top earners from 2024–25 included Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt and Italy’s Federica Brignone. All top three men were Swiss, two of the top three women were Italian, and no Austrians cracked either podium
Loïc Meillard Dominates the Stifel World Cup Finals GS; Marco Odermatt Celebrates Fourth Consecutive Globe
Loïc Meillard dominates the Stifel World Cup Finals GS, Odermatt achieves 2nd and celebrates 4th consecutive globe, Kristoffersen 3rd. More exciting thrills and feelings from an exciting day at Sun Valley! Read more.
Loïc Meillard Takes Command with a Fast First Run in GS at Stifel World Cup Finals
Loïc Meillard sets a commanding lead in the first run. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in 2nd and Henrik Kristoffersen in 3rd. Read more about the exciting 1st run!
Meillard Wins Hafjell GS as Switzerland Sweeps; Odermatt Clinches Titles
Loïc Meillard delivered a clutch performance to win the final GS of the regular season, leading a Swiss sweep. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt secured more World Cup titles—but how did the drama unfold on the slopes?
Meillard Leads Swiss Domination in Hafjell GS First Run as Odermatt Nears Title
Loïc Meillard leads a Swiss top-three sweep in Hafjell’s final regular-season GS, with Marco Odermatt (+0.30) poised to secure the GS title. Henrik Kristoffersen struggled, while River Radamus (7th) was the only North American to qualify. Six high-bib racers made the cut, setting up a high-stakes second run.
Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell: Regular Season Finale & Title Showdown
The Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell marks the regular season finale, with Marco Odermatt aiming for his fifth straight title while Henrik Kristoffersen and Alexander Steen Olsen look to challenge on home snow. With World Cup Finals spots and top-60 World Cup Start List rankings on the line, skiers will push for crucial points to secure better starting positions in next season’s opening races. River Radamus leads the U.S. charge, while Erik Read represents Canada in his final GS race of the season.
Kvitfjell Finale: Paris Clinches Sixth Win on the Track; Crawford Earns Runner-Up Spot, Hrobat First Super-G Podium
The last race in Kvitfjell: Dominik Paris clinches sixth win on the track, Crawford earns runner-up spot, Hrobat achieves first super-G podium. Eight other North Americans in top 30.
Kvitfjell Super-G Preview: Final Regular-Season Showdown – Key Contenders
The Kvitfjell Super-G: Final Regular-Season Showdown brings high stakes as skiers battle for podium positions and World Cup Finals qualification. With Marco Odermatt already securing the title, the fight for second and third remains fierce, while athletes on the bubble must deliver clutch performances to keep their season alive.
Switzerland Sweeps in Kvitfjell’s Last Downhill, Von Allmen’s Win Intensifies the Race for the Discipline Globe
The men kicked off the last World Cup downhill race of the regular season in Kvitfjell, Norway. The Swiss sweep the podium with Franjo Von Allmen winning, Odermatt in 2nd and Rogentin in 3rd.
