US EditionSwiss racer Marco Odermatt takes World Cup giant slalom for his 2nd win at Beaver Creek in 4 days
- On Sunday, Marco Odermatt of Switzerland had the fastest time in the first run at Beaver Creek, posting 1 minute, 8.80 seconds after finding more speed through the tricky Birds of Prey course.
- Following a fall at Copper Mountain, Odermatt entered Beaver Creek seeking to rebound after ending his eight-run GS podium streak.
- By the close of the first run, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Henrik Kristoffersen shared identical times behind Odermatt, while American River Radamus placed 18th to advance with George Steffey and Ryder Sarchett.
- The result gave Marco Odermatt 28 World Cup wins in giant slalom and highlighted his affinity for Beaver Creek snow after his second Birds of Prey win in four days on Sunday.
- Despite his venue record, Odermatt had struggled in giant slalom at Birds of Prey until this event, while Swiss teammate Thomas Tumler remains notable as the defending Beaver Creek GS champion with one World Cup win.
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As a result, the world's No.1 has won its 49th victory on the world circuit.
Marco Odermatt is the winner of the giant slalom in Beaver Creek, USA.
Alpine skiing-Odermatt wins men’s World Cup giant slalom at Beaver Creek
Dec 7 (Reuters) – Marco Odermatt secured his 49th World Cup victory and fourth of the season on Sunday at Beaver Creek, Colorado, where the Swiss enjoyed a brilliant opening run to the men’s giant slalom and then needed much of that cushion to close out the win. Odermatt, three days removed from his downhill win at Beaver Creek, led by 0.86 seconds after the opening run on the formidable Birds of Prey course and in the second run needed to pick …
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The Straits TimesAlpine skiing-Odermatt wins men's World Cup giant slalom at Beaver Creek
Dec 7 : Marco Odermatt secured his 49th World Cup victory and fourth of the season on Sunday at Beaver Creek, Colorado, where the Swiss enjoyed a brilliant opening run to the men's giant slalom and then needed much of that cushion to close out the win.Odermatt, three days removed from his downhill win at B
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