"Switzerland's uniquely talented Marco Odermatt snatched his 50th World Cup victory on Thursday, December 18, at the Downhill in Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy, delivering a formidable run on the iconic Saslong in some of the trickiest conditions the circuit has seen this season. Racing through fog delays, snowfall, and a shortened course, Odermatt once again proved why he remains the benchmark in men's skiing."
"Despite the disruptions, Odermatt was unfazed. "Everything was different to the training," he said afterward. "The training was pretty cold and aggressive, now it's wet and different conditions. But my plan stayed the same... I could adapt very good and I'm super happy with the victory today." The win marked his 50th career World Cup victory, tying hin with Italian ski legend Alberto Tomba."
Marco Odermatt snatched his 50th World Cup victory in the Downhill at Gröden/Val Gardena, delivering a formidable run on the Saslong amid fog, snowfall and a shortened course. Odermatt now leads the overall season standings with five victories this season (two Downhill, one Super-G and two Giant Slaloms). Teammate Franjo von Allmen finished 0.15 seconds behind for a Swiss one-two, and Italy's Dominik Paris took third amid enthusiastic home support. Multiple interruptions for fog and snow made visibility and timing unpredictable, but Odermatt adapted his plan and celebrated tying the 50-win mark with Alberto Tomba.
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