TL;DR
Swiss skiing phenomenon Marco Odermatt achieved a historic first win on Val Gardena's renowned Saslong course, leading a Swiss 1-2 finish with a masterful performance that launched him to the top of both downhill and overall World Cup standings. His flawless execution through the challenging Ciaslat section sealed a memorable victory in the 2024/25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.
Swiss Superstar Marco Odermatt Claims Historic First Victory on Val Gardena's Legendary Saslong Course
Marco Odermatt demonstrated his unrivaled skill on Saturday (21 December), securing his first career victory in Val Gardena during the 2024/25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup downhill race.
The reigning World Cup and World champion dominated the field with a lightning-fast time of 2:03.10, finishing nearly half a second ahead of fellow Swiss competitor Franjo Von Allmen. The win marks another milestone in Odermatt's remarkable career.
Starting 14th on the challenging Saslong course, Odermatt's technical precision through the notorious Ciaslat section proved decisive. His masterful navigation of this complex portion set him apart from the competition, establishing an insurmountable lead.
The podium battle behind Odermatt proved intense, with Von Allmen claiming second place by just one-hundredth of a second over Olympic medallist Ryan Cochran-Siegle. French competitor Nils Allegre narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth by the same razor-thin margin.
