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Marco Odermatt Dominates Downhill, Expands World Cup Lead

3/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Marco Odermatt won the World Cup downhill race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, solidifying his lead in the season standings.
Alexis Monney, Odermatt's teammate, finished 0.04 seconds behind.
Stefan Rogentin finished third.
Franjo van Allmen finished sixth after making mistakes during his run, increasing Odermatt's points lead.
Nils Alphand and Elian Lehto were injured during training and will miss upcoming races, with a super-G race scheduled for Sunday.

History

Historical Context

The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup began in January 1967, following the inaugural World Championships held in Portillo, Chile, in August 1966. This new competitive format transformed skiing, with athletes like Jean-Claude Killy winning the first overall title. Today, Marco Odermatt's success continues this legacy, while injuries to skiers like Nils Alphand and Elian Lehto underscore the sport's physical challenges.

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Story summary

Marco Odermatt won the World Cup downhill race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, solidifying his lead in the season standings.
Alexis Monney, Odermatt's teammate, finished 0.04 seconds behind.
Stefan Rogentin finished third.
Franjo van Allmen finished sixth after making mistakes during his run, increasing Odermatt's points lead.
Nils Alphand and Elian Lehto were injured during training and will miss upcoming races, with a super-G race scheduled for Sunday.

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