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Marco Odermatt Claims Fourth Straight Wengen Downhill Victory

1/17/2026

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Marco Odermatt won his fourth consecutive downhill at the Lauberhorn in Wengen on January 17, 2026, finishing in 1:33.14, 0.79 seconds ahead of Vincent Kriechmayr.
The victory marks Odermatt's seventh win this season and strengthens his lead in World Cup standings.
Strong winds shortened the race, prompting a lower start that changed the course dynamics.
Giovanni Franzoni finished third for his first career podium after winning the super-G the day before.

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Marco Odermatt won his fourth consecutive downhill at the Lauberhorn in Wengen on January 17, 2026, finishing in 1:33.14, 0.79 seconds ahead of Vincent Kriechmayr.
The victory marks Odermatt's seventh win this season and strengthens his lead in World Cup standings.
Strong winds shortened the race, prompting a lower start that changed the course dynamics.
Giovanni Franzoni finished third for his first career podium after winning the super-G the day before.