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Marco Odermatt Claims Fifth Straight Victory, Matches Stenmark's Record

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Marco Odermatt, the Swiss skier, won the Adelboden giant slalom January 10, 2026, his fifth consecutive victory.
He finished 0.49 seconds ahead of Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, matching Ingemar Stenmark's record.
Odermatt dominated both runs and earned his 51st World Cup win, solidifying the lead ahead of Wengen.
The race began with a moment of silence for victims of a recent fire in Crans-Montana.
The event drew a large crowd.

History

Historical Context

Ingemar Stenmark, a Swedish alpine skier, set a record with 51 World Cup victories in 1980, ultimately achieving 86 wins before retiring in 1989. His dominance in slalom and giant slalom established him as a skiing icon. In January 2026, Marco Odermatt matched Stenmark's record, illustrating the lasting influence of past champions on the sport's evolution and current athletes' aspirations.

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Story summary

Marco Odermatt, the Swiss skier, won the Adelboden giant slalom January 10, 2026, his fifth consecutive victory.
He finished 0.49 seconds ahead of Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, matching Ingemar Stenmark's record.
Odermatt dominated both runs and earned his 51st World Cup win, solidifying the lead ahead of Wengen.
The race began with a moment of silence for victims of a recent fire in Crans-Montana.
The event drew a large crowd.

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