Ferred moment for Odermatt: Risk of falling when departing in Bormio!

Ferred moment for Odermatt: Risk of falling when departing in Bormio!

A dramatic moment for Marco Odermatt! The Swiss ski superstar experienced a frightened second on Saturday, December 28, 2024, on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The 27-year-old struggled through the race when he stumbled into the traverse and could avoid falling with a quick maneuver. The airbag loosened, which accompanied him to the finish. Odermatt, who could hardly believe how lucky he was, said after the race: "Everything went so quickly. I was very lucky." Despite this breakdown, he was able to enjoy fifth place, while his team -mate Alexis Monney won the day's victory, followed by Franjo von Allmen, two aspiring talents from Switzerland.

for injury looking for return to the form

like krone.at had previously struggled with a back injury that he had contracted during the Super-G training in Copper Mountain. A painful lumbago had caught him, and he described how he crawled back into his apartment "almost on all fours". But despite the initial severe pain, the ski ass fought back on track. "It all needs a little more energy. But I felt very comfortable again," he said optimistically about his first training sessions.

Already in December there were competitions in Beaver Creek, USA, for the departure and Super-G drivers. However, two planned departures in Zermatt-Cervinia had to be omitted due to bad weather conditions. If Odermatt is completely recovered up to these races, he will undoubtedly go into the race as one of the big favorites, such as