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Marco Odermatt Claims Super-G Gold at Alpine World Ski Championships

The Swiss skier delivered a near-perfect run in Saalbach, securing his first major super-G title and third world championship gold overall.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Men's Super G - Saalbach, Austria - February 7, 2025 Switzerland's Marco Odermatt reacts REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Men's Super G - Saalbach, Austria - February 7, 2025 Switzerland's Marco Odermatt in action REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Men's Super G - Saalbach, Austria - February 7, 2025 Switzerland's Marco Odermatt reacts after their run REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Raphael Haaser, Marco Odermatt and Adrian Smiseth Sejersted made up the podium in the men's super-G

Overview

  • Marco Odermatt dominated the men's super-G event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, finishing a full second ahead of silver medalist Raphael Haaser of Austria.
  • Odermatt's time of 1:24.57 on the Schneekristall course showcased a near-faultless performance in brilliant conditions, earning him his first super-G medal at a major event.
  • Norway's Adrian Smiseth Sejersted claimed the bronze medal, 1.15 seconds behind Odermatt, while Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr narrowly missed the podium in fourth place by just 0.05 seconds.
  • This victory marks Odermatt's third world championship gold, adding to his previous titles in downhill and giant slalom from 2023, and highlights his dominance as the current World Cup leader in multiple disciplines.
  • Defending champion James Crawford of Canada struggled to match the pace, finishing more than three seconds behind Odermatt and outside the top 20.