Marco Odermatt Triumphs in World Cup Giant Slalom
Odermatt's third consecutive win on the Chuenisbärgli course cements his lead in the overall World Cup standings.
- Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt dominated the World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, winning in three straight years on the storied Chuenisbärgli course.
- Odermatt's victory was a wire-to-wire win, finishing 1.26 seconds ahead of Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and 1.77 ahead of Filip Zubcic.
- The race was held in challenging conditions, with fog forcing organizers to shorten the course.
- This is Odermatt's 29th career win in World Cup races and his 18th in his preferred giant slalom discipline.
- Odermatt extended his lead in the overall World Cup standings, positioning him as the strong favorite for a third straight season-long title.