Justin Murisier Claims First World Cup Win in Beaver Creek Downhill

Swiss skier edges teammate Marco Odermatt in season opener, with Slovenia's Miha Hrobat earning his first podium finish.

Justin Murisier of Switzerland secured his first career World Cup victory in the men's downhill at Beaver Creek, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead of reigning champion Marco Odermatt.
Slovenia's Miha Hrobat took third place, achieving his first-ever World Cup podium finish with a time 0.35 seconds behind Murisier.
The race on the challenging Birds of Prey course marked the return of World Cup action to Beaver Creek after weather cancellations in 2023.
Swiss skier Arnaud Boisset and American Sam DuPratt suffered serious crashes during the event, both requiring sled transport off the course.
Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, who dominated previous Beaver Creek events, is absent this season due to injury, leaving the field wide open.