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Marco Odermatt Claims Fourth Straight Adelboden Giant Slalom Victory

The Swiss skier matched Ingemar Stenmark's record while extending his lead in the World Cup standings.

  • Marco Odermatt secured his fourth consecutive victory in the Adelboden giant slalom, equaling a record set by Ingemar Stenmark from 1979 to 1982.
  • Odermatt's teammate Loïc Meillard led after the first run but finished second after a cautious second leg, completing a Swiss 1-2 finish.
  • Italy's Luca De Aliprandini surged to third place with an impressive second run, moving up nine positions in the standings.
  • Odermatt's win extended his lead in the overall World Cup standings to 156 points over Henrik Kristoffersen, who crashed out during the second run.
  • The event drew a record crowd of 15,000 spectators to the iconic Chuenisbärgli course, part of the World Cup circuit for 58 seasons.
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