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Schwarz Chases Odermatt in Thrilling Season-Opening Giant Slalom Duel
In a thrilling season opener in Sölden, Marco Schwarz narrowly trails Marco Odermatt by just one-hundredth of a second in the mens World Cup giant slalom.
- During the season-opening men’s World Cup giant slalom in Sölden, Marco Schwarz finished just 0.01 seconds behind Marco Odermatt after a strong final section.
- Racing in challenging conditions marked by fog and snowfall, Marco Schwarz made up 0.48 seconds on Marco Odermatt in the flat stretch of the Rettenbach course.
- Stefan Brennsteiner, another Austrian skier, secured third place, finishing 0.25 seconds behind Marco Schwarz in this competitive giant slalom event.
Why It Matters
This close race between Marco Schwarz and four-time overall champion Marco Odermatt sets an exciting tone for the World Cup season, highlighting the intense competition in alpine skiing. The performance in challenging weather conditions may influence strategies and morale for the upcoming races.