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Marco Schwarz Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom

12/21/2025

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Marco Schwarz won the World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, Italy, on December 21, 2025, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead of Lucas Pinheiro Braathen.
Marco Odermatt placed sixth after a demanding three-day event at Val Gardena.
Aleksander Andrienko became the first Russian skier to compete in nearly four years.
He failed to qualify for the second run.
Alexander Steen Olsen withdrew for knee surgery, affecting Olympic medal hopes.

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Marco Schwarz won the World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, Italy, on December 21, 2025, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead of Lucas Pinheiro Braathen.
Marco Odermatt placed sixth after a demanding three-day event at Val Gardena.
Aleksander Andrienko became the first Russian skier to compete in nearly four years.
He failed to qualify for the second run.
Alexander Steen Olsen withdrew for knee surgery, affecting Olympic medal hopes.