Marco Odermatt: Passion, pressure and the way to the Olympic victory

Marco Odermatt: Passion, pressure and the way to the Olympic victory

Saalbach, Österreich - Marco Odermatt, the radiant Swiss ski stars, has conquered the winter sports world in the storm. He is not only the Olympic champion, but also a double world champion and triple overall World Cup winner with more than 44 World Cup races under his belt. In an exciting interview, Odermatt explained how his passion for skiing began at the age of two and a half when his father put him on the ski. "It fascinated me from the start," said the exceptional athlete, who sees skiing for him as a kind of joie de vivre and appreciates the associated freedom of movement, as laola1.at reported.

his extraordinary talent became clear when he won five gold medals in one week at the Junior World Championships. The pressure and expectations with which he has to deal with also do not seem to stop him. "The pressure from the outside is not as big as the one that I am imposed on myself," says Odermatt. And even at speeds of up to 140 km/h, he is not afraid: "It's about getting down as soon as possible and seeing what the others do." He is particularly pleased with the partnership with the traditional brand Longines, which has long been active in skiing and whose values ​​of performance and pioneering spirit he shares.

A look at the long tradition of longines

longines celebrates a century in alpine skiing this year. The brand began in 1924 with the provision of time measuring devices for a ski race in Switzerland and has continuously set standards in time. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of photoelectric cells at the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1937, which revolutionized the precision. As reports watchtime.net , Longines will be present as an official partner and timekeeper at the FIS Alpine World Championships 2025 in Saalbach, where the best ski athletes around the fame fight.

In addition to their presence in sports, longines is devoted to the restoration of ancient watches. In the Heritage Workshop in Saint-Imier, old models are revitalized with care. The team reaches around 3000 customer inquiries annually, of which around 500 p.m. are restored. The price for this masterful work is more than fair with 120 Swiss francs per hour. Each watch tells a story and carries the legacy of Longines - a symbol of quality and manual excellence that has shaped the brand for over 150 years.