Marco Odermatt Achieves Historic Fifth Consecutive Victory at Adelboden Giant Slalom

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt secured his fifth consecutive victory at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden on January 10, 2026. Competing on the iconic Chuenisbärgli course, Odermatt finished with a time of 2:31.23, 0.49 seconds ahead of Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who clocked in at 2:31.72. France's Leo Anguenot rounded out the podium in third place, finishing 0.68 seconds behind. This victory not only marks Odermatt's sixth win of the season but also ties him with Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark for the most consecutive wins at this event.

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The Adelboden giant slalom has been a staple of the World Cup calendar since 1967, featuring a challenging course characterized by rolling terrain and a steep final slope. The event is traditionally celebrated by a large crowd, with approximately 25,000 fans in attendance. However, this year's atmosphere was subdued due to a tragic fire in nearby Crans-Montana that claimed 40 lives, leading to a moment of silence before the race.

Odermatt Wins Fifth Consecutive Adelboden GS

• Marco Odermatt: The reigning Olympic giant slalom champion and current overall World Cup leader, Odermatt's victory at Adelboden adds to his impressive career total of 51 World Cup wins, placing him fourth on the all-time list.

Record winner in Adelboden "This is my house!" - Odermatt's finish and cry of joy in the video

• Lucas Pinheiro Braathen: The Brazilian skier, who finished second, praised Odermatt's performance, stating, "He is really the king of this hill."

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• Leo Anguenot: The French skier who completed the podium in third place.

Swiss victory on the Chuenisbärgli Marco Odermatt wins the giant slalom in Adelboden for the fifth time in a row

Odermatt expressed gratitude for the home crowd's support, stating, "Everyone here made me push harder. This energy, this extra pressure and motivation helps me to ski fast." He also acknowledged the challenging conditions, noting that heavy snowfall made visibility difficult but did not deter his performance. Pinheiro Braathen, reflecting on his experience, remarked, "Words cannot describe how proud I am right now."

Marco Odermatt claims fifth consecutive giant slalom victory in Adelboden to equal Ingemar Stenmark's record

Despite the celebratory nature of the event, some critics pointed out that the race conditions were less than ideal, with heavy snowfall impacting visibility and course conditions. However, Odermatt defended the race's organization, stating that the preparation leading up to the event ensured a fair competition.

Odermatt Wins Fifth Consecutive Adelboden GS

Following this victory, Odermatt leads the giant slalom standings, surpassing Austria's Stefan Brennsteiner, who skied out during the second run. The next event on the World Cup calendar will be the Super-G at Wengen, where Odermatt is expected to continue his strong performance.

Odermatt Wins Fifth Consecutive Adelboden GS

• “This is my house!” — Marco Odermatt, celebrating his victory in front of the home crowd.

Record winner in Adelboden "This is my house!" - Odermatt's finish and cry of joy in the video

• “It is an honor to be able to stand as the last man up at the start gate with him and be able to fight him on arguably the coolest race that you guys have to offer.” — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, on competing against Odermatt.

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Marco Odermatt's remarkable achievement at the Adelboden giant slalom not only solidifies his status as a leading figure in alpine skiing but also sets the stage for his upcoming performances as he prepares for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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