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Odermatt Wins Shortened Beaver Creek Downhill as Late Crash Prompts Interruption

The Swiss star logged his 48th World Cup victory, his third of the season.

Overview

  • Ryan Cochran-Siegle finished second by 0.30 seconds with Adrian Smiseth Sejersted third at 0.69.
  • Rok Aznoh suffered a heavy crash near the finish, received prolonged on-site treatment, and was evacuated by helicopter after a race stoppage of more than 20 minutes.
  • Organizers shortened the Birds of Prey course and advanced the downhill to Thursday because of recent snow and fog, with the Super-G moved to Friday.
  • Despite the lead-up weather, the race ran in sunshine and fair conditions on the abbreviated track.
  • Niels Hintermann returned after treatment for lymph node cancer to finish 1.79 seconds back, while a depleted German men’s speed team played a minor role, led by Romed Baumann at roughly 1.85 seconds off the pace.