Odermatt extends Alpine World Cup lead with Giant Slalom gold

11.03.2023 - 16:31 eurosport.com

Marco Odermatt stretched his lead at the top of the giant slalom World Cup standings with a fifth season victory. In the penultimate weekend of the season in Slovenia, Odermatt finished in a time of 2:16.65 to pip Alexis Pinturault of France and Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen to top spot.

Ad The victorious Swiss had a shaky middle section during his second run but recovered late to see the green light and register his 19th World Cup podium of the season â€“ the highest tally of his career.

Kranjska GoraOdermatt on verge of overall World Cup title after victory in Kranjska GoraAN HOUR AGO With five events to go, he now holds a 486-point lead over closest challenger Aleksander Aamodt Kilde in the overall standings. «It is another perfect day for me,» said Odermatt. «It was very warm.

It wasnâ€™t easy to stay focused at the start. Everything was so soft, so it wasnâ€™t easy to ski. So I am very happy I could win this race. »There is no secret, you just have to fight and stay on the line and keep your speed." Sportsbeat 2023.

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Marco Odermatt clinched victory in the final giant slalom World Cup race of the year to rack up a record-breaking seasonâ€™s point total in Soldeu. The Swiss skier has compiled a total of 2,042 points this World Cup season, breaking Hermann Maier's record. Ad And in his final giant slalom test of the term, Odermatt claimed his seventh gold in a combined time of 2:19.64 and grabbed overall giant slalom victory in a feat he could not believe.