SANTA CATERINA VULFURVA – Marco Odermatt fulfilled his potential on Monday by becoming first Swiss skier to win a men's World Cup giant slalom in nearly 10 years.Ever since winning GS world titles as a junior in 2016 and 2018, Odermatt was the ski-mad nation's main hope to end its drought in the discipline.
After five podium finishes, including in both previous races this season, Odermatt finally delivered in the Italian Alps.Holding onto a first-run lead, he beat American racer Tommy Ford by 0.73 seconds.“It’s really emotional for me today.
I never had this before,” Odermatt said, pointing at tears in eyes. “It was big pressure today: First time red bib, first time leading after first run.