Marco Odermatt (28), a triple medalist at the 2026 Olympic Games, came third in the downhill event in Courchevel, points that earned him the Grand Crystal Globe, awarded to the athlete who collects the most points in World Cup races. It is the fifth time that the Swiss manages to conquer the precious trophy.
Marco Odermatt lit up his season finale after finishing third in the downhill World Cup stage in Courchevel (France). The points awarded for this success ensured him the Grand Crystal Globe this season, before the last stage (March 21-25), the one in Kvitfjell (Norway).
A success that comes after the disappointments of the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. Marco Odermatt arrived at the Olympic competition with the tag of the big favorite in the speed events, but he won two silver medals (giant slalom, team combined) and a bronze (Super-G).
Marco Odermatt flying the French side PHOTO Imago Images
In France, he was overtaken by Vincent Kriechmayr and Giovanni Franzoni. Franjo von Allmen, the Olympic downhill champion, who could still overtake Odermatt in the ranking of the event, did not finish the race due to mistakes made midway, on a difficult slope.
734,008 eurosMarco Odermatt has won so far this season
Odermatt prevailed this season in the descents of Beaver Creek, Val Gardena, Wengen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, totaling 670 points and being followed by Franjo von Allmen (435) and Giovanni Franzoni (354). Thus, the Swiss also won the Small Crystal Globe in the downhill event, which is intended for the skier with the best results in the downhill stages.
The Swiss could complete an incredible quadruple, having also topped the Super-G and giant slalom events. “For me, the Downhill Globe has become the most important thing in my career, and the fact that I won it for the third time in a row, with such a big lead, made this victory very special”Odermatt said.
Marco Odermatt: “I'm proud”
The Swiss will finish first overall with nine wins this season: three in giant slalom, two in Super-G and four in downhill.
Marco Odermatt has 1590 points in the general classification, followed by the Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (958 points) and the Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath (844). “I'm proud of that I managed to be so consistent in every race and in every condition in the World Cup, that I fought for first place every week and every race despite the pressure”, the Swiss pointed out.
38 raceshas the World Cup season
It is the fifth time in his career that he will conquer the Grand Crystal Globe, equaling Luxembourg's Marc Girardelli, they are surpassed only by Marcel Hirscher, with eight Grand Crystal Globes.
