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Odermatt dominates Super-G
Marco Odermatt once again proved why he is one of the greatest athletes of his generation: The Swiss skier claimed his first-ever World Championship title in Super-G in Saalbach Hinterglemm! He left his competitors no chance, delivering an incredible run to secure victory. With a lead of over a second, he crushed the competition and earned his third World Championship gold medal overall. Aggressive, technically flawless, and full of determination – Odermatt was simply unbeatable on this day.
I felt after 2-3 gates that my setup was perfect, the ski did exactly what I wanted, and I could take risks – that was a cool feeling.
Austrian fans also had reason to cheer. Raphael Haaser demonstrated his top form and delivered a strong performance to win silver. On a technically demanding course set by his coach Josef Brunner, Haaser kept his composure and sensationally secured the vice-champion title. With this, he secured Austria's second medal at this home World Championship – a great success for Ski Austria!
While many expected a different name on the podium, Norwegian skier Adrian Smiseth Sejersted caused a major surprise. With a bold run, he claimed his first-ever World Championship medal, proving that he belongs among the world’s best in Super-G.
Super-G, short for "Super Giant Slalom," is an alpine skiing discipline that combines elements of downhill and giant slalom. The course is shorter than a downhill race but technically more demanding, with tighter gates and more frequent direction changes. Unlike downhill, there are no training runs; athletes can inspect the course on race day but are not allowed to ski it beforehand. Super-G is decided in a single run, requiring maximum concentration and precision.
This Super-G had everything ski fans could wish for: excitement, emotions, and world-class performances. Odermatt’s dominant victory, Austria’s celebration of silver, and Sejersted’s surprising bronze made for an unforgettable race that will be remembered for years to come.
