Marco Odermatt Misses Historic Giant Slalom Sweep

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt narrowly missed becoming the first in 45 years to win every giant slalom race in a season, veering off course in the final event.

• Marco Odermatt failed to secure a perfect giant slalom season, missing out on matching Ingemar Stenmark's record.
• Odermatt won the first nine of 10 giant slaloms this season, but lost control in his second run at the Austrian resort of Saalbach.
• Loic Mellard won the final race, with Joan Verdu and Thomas Tumler finishing second and third, respectively.
• Despite the setback, Odermatt has already clinched the crystal globe and the overall title for the season.
• Odermatt aims to become the first male skier to win four globes in a single season since Hermann Maier in 2001.

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