Marco Odermatt rejects Aamodt Kilde’s call for slower downhills
Marco Odermatt disagrees with Aamodt Kilde’s call to slow down World Cup downhills, ties Marc Girardelli’s 46 wins, and headlines Sölden’s dramatic season opener
Marco Odermatt disagrees with Aamodt Kilde’s call to slow down World Cup downhills, ties Marc Girardelli’s 46 wins, and headlines Sölden’s dramatic season opener
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.
Henrik Kristoffersen holds a narrow lead after the first run of the Kranjska Gora Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom, with Marco Odermatt and Joan Verdu in close pursuit. With the top ten separated by just over a second and late starters shaking up the standings, the second run promises an intense showdown. Follow live updates as the race for the podium reaches its thrilling conclusion.
The Schladming Night Giant Slalom delivered its signature energy under the floodlights of the iconic Planai. Loïc Meillard leads a tight competition after the first run.
On Oct. 27, under blue skies and in front of 15,000 fans, Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, last season’s GS title winner, pushed out of the start gate first in the men’s GS. Near the top of the pitch, however, the usually precise Odermatt lost grip on his outside ski and skied out, ending his chance at an opening victory.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team's 31-year-old 6' 7" Bryce Bennett wins his career second Saslong World Cup downhill. Skiing with bib 34 and taking advantage of the improving light, the 2021 Val Gardena/Gröden champion does it again.