Marco Odermatt Wins Fourth Consecutive Adelboden Giant Slalom

Marco Odermatt claimed his fourth consecutive victory at the Adelboden giant slalom, matching Ingemar Stenmark's record, with a winning time of 2:27.55. After a slow start in the first run, Odermatt effectively overcame a challenging second run, finishing just 0.20 seconds ahead of teammate Loïc Meillard, who was the leader after the first run. Italian skier Luca De Aliprandini made an impressive leap from 12th to secure third place, finishing 0.69 seconds behind Odermatt. Odermatt's victory marked his 42nd World Cup win and extended his lead in both the overall and giant slalom standings. Despite the Swiss double podium, Meillard expressed frustration at once again finishing second, feeling he had underperformed in the final stretch. The race was marked by the early crashes of Norwegian skiers Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath, further shaping the competition's outcome.