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Marco Odermatt Clinches 50th World Cup Victory in Italy

12/19/2025

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Marco Odermatt won his 50th World Cup downhill race in Val Gardena, Italy, on December 18, 2025, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead of teammate Franjo von Allmen.
Italian Dominik Paris placed third in the race, which experienced delays due to fog and an incident involving Norwegian Fredrik Moeller, who was airlifted to the hospital after a crash.
At 28, Odermatt tied Alberto Tomba for fourth on the all-time men's wins list, while Mikaela Shiffrin holds the record with 105 wins.
This victory enhances Odermatt's lead in the overall standings as he aims for a fifth consecutive title.

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Marco Odermatt won his 50th World Cup downhill race in Val Gardena, Italy, on December 18, 2025, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead of teammate Franjo von Allmen.
Italian Dominik Paris placed third in the race, which experienced delays due to fog and an incident involving Norwegian Fredrik Moeller, who was airlifted to the hospital after a crash.
At 28, Odermatt tied Alberto Tomba for fourth on the all-time men's wins list, while Mikaela Shiffrin holds the record with 105 wins.
This victory enhances Odermatt's lead in the overall standings as he aims for a fifth consecutive title.