Marco Odermatt: The golden boy with the controversial hairstyle!

A memorable day for Swiss skiing: At the World Downhill Championships in Saalbach, Franjo von Allmen sensationally won gold, while his roommate Alexis Monney won the bronze medal. While the athletes were cheering, a bizarre hair event took place: Marco Odermatt and several of the team's coaches had their hair shaved off after previously committing to this daring step if one of their number won. On an evening that seemed like a top-class celebration, Odermatt was seen with a newly designed hairstyle that earned him comparisons with Erwin Pröll krone.at reported.

The gold shave in the team

Odermatt was actually one of the big favorites and defending champions, but he was denied the top spot on the podium - he finished in 5th place. Nevertheless, the team experienced an incredible solidarity campaign: “We agreed to shave our hair if one of us wins,” said von Allmen, emphasizing the team spirit. The medal celebration revealed not only the sporting successes, but also the results of their hairy bet. The Swiss ski director Hans Flatscher and several trainers appeared with painful-looking hairstyles. “It's really bad,” admitted von Allmen, whose shaved areas were remarkably visible tagesanzeiger.ch added.

For von Allmen, the success was overwhelming, especially considering personal setbacks. His first great triumph covers up the dark times of his youth, when his father died and he had to fight for a long time for his career. “It feels great to win for my team and for all the people who supported me,” said the new downhill world champion. With this achievement, the Swiss team not only brings home medals, but also celebrates a strong solidarity among themselves, which is even visible in their hairstyles. This could be the beginning of a new era in Swiss skiing, where team spirit and individual achievements mix wonderfully.