Odermatt extends Alpine World Cup lead with Giant Slalom gold

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 – 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 wasn’t easy to stay focused at the start. Everything was so soft, so it wasn’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