Schwarz pips Odermatt for giant slalom victory

Austria's Marco Schwarz bested world champion Marco Odermatt for his first giant slalom World Cup victory in Palisades Tahoe. The 27-year-old narrowly pipped Switzerland's Odermatt to gold by 0.03 seconds in California after Odermatt was forced to recover from a shaky start to his second run.

Ad Norway's Rasmus Windingstad grabbed his first giant slalom podium since 2019 with bronze. Crans-Montana'Classic Goggia!' — Italian takes Crans Montana downhill after thrilling run2 HOURS AGO Schwarz said: «It is amazing.

It was a big fight today, especially the second run. »I had a mistake in the second flat.

I tried to attack and I am happy about my first victory." Schwarz finished third in giant slalom at the World Championships last week after slipping from gold to bronze in the second run, enacting revenge on his Swiss opponent this time out. Odermatt is yet to miss a World Cup podium this season, topping the overall standings by a considerable margin, and recovered incredibly to finish second in California.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde finished back in 24th place in a bid to stay in the overall title race. Palisades Tahoe, CAWATCH — The top three from the men's giant slalom at Palisades Tahoe as Schwarz wins5 HOURS AGO Palisades Tahoe, CAAustrian Schwarz holds on to beat Odermatt in giant slalom at Palisades Tahoe14 HOURS AGO