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It is a performance that ski superstar Marco Odermatt (26) shows in Wengen that can hardly be put into words: first in the extra descent on Thursday, second in the Super-G on Friday, first on Saturday in the original descent.
While other ski stars run out of energy due to the busy schedule, the man from Nidwalden is in top form. He crosses the finish line more than two seconds ahead of the competition who started before him. Only Frenchman Cyprien Sarrazin (29) can clinch the overall World Cup leader, but he is already more than half a second behind.
Odermatt surprises everyone
“Odi, Odi, Odi!” the spectator echoes in the direction of the Swiss after crossing the finish line. Everyone knows: this achievement is slightly higher than Thursday’s victory, because it is the original descent that runs the full length.
Odermatt after the race: “Brilliant. It was an absolute dream run, the emotions at the finish were unique. I was able to record everything. I don’t think I could drive it any better. I have never crossed the finish line with a lead of two and a half seconds.”
“The descent that counts”
With the triumph on the Lauberhorn, a childhood dream comes true. Odermatt classifies: “We knew this was the descent that counted. You can put that on the same level as the world title and the overall World Cup. Maybe a little less because you have the chance to win here every year and not at the World Cup.”
Only Kilde’s fall dampens his joy a bit: “This week has once again shown how brutal our sport is. On the one hand, it is so beautiful what I get to experience, but on the other hand, it is tough what other athletes have to experience.” (par)
Source : Blick
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