Odermatt wins back-to-back crystal globes

Olympic champion Marco Odermatt secured back-to-back crystal globes with a first-place finish in the men's giant slalom in Kranjska Gora. The 2022 Olympic champion's victory in Slovenia leaves him 586 points clear at the top of the overall standings with just four events remaining this season.

Ad His nearest rival Aleksander Aamodt Kilde did not enter the two giant slaloms in Kranjska Gora, handing Odermatt the opportunity to clinch the crystal globe. Kranjska Gora'He's absolutely on fire' — Odermatt produces stunning second run to take Giant Slalom World Cup winAN HOUR AGO And the Swiss won the event in convincing fashion, recording the fastest time in Run 1 and the fourth fastest time in Run 2 to take the top spot.

He finished with an overall time of 2:20.91. It was enough to edge ahead of Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen by 0.32 seconds, with Alexis Pinturault following up Saturday's second place with third in this one.