VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Marcel Hirscher

After winning the Sölden World Cup opener, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen explains how Olympic gold transformed his motivation, renewed his curiosity and inspired his pursuit of super-G and the overall World Cup title.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Sölden men's World Cup GS opener. Seven high-bib racers advance, including Great Britain's Freddy Carrick-Smith, while River Radamus leads the American challenge.

Marco Odermatt believes he may have reached his peak. After Olympic disappointment and losing his giant slalom title, the Swiss champion is chasing a sixth overall World Cup crown.