The showdown in Hafjell: Odermatt against Kristoffersen in the race around the ball!

The showdown in Hafjell: Odermatt against Kristoffersen in the race around the ball!

Hafjell, Norwegen - in Hafjell, Norway, the penultimate race in the men's giant slalom World Cup is imminent on Saturday in 2024/25. The beginning is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and the eyes of the fans are aimed at the exciting competition between Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen. The Swiss Odermatt currently leads the overall ranking with a comfortable lead of 41 points ahead of the Norwegian Kristoffersen, as it laola1.at . At the same time, Odermatt could obtain two crystal balls for discipline rating, because it is not only in the giant slalom, but also in the overall World Cup in the fast lane and has 570 points ahead of Kristoffersen.

Marco Odermatt, who is preparing for his final sprint of the season, emphasized that he has to give everything for victory. "If I want to beat Henrik, I have to win," explains the 27-year-old. The pressure is high and the anticipation for the race is noticeable because in the last competitions after decays at the beginning of the season it was able to increase its shape enormously. Kristoffersen, who is also looking forward to the race in his homeland, sees the matter calmly: "In the end it is only skiing, they are the same athletes and the same rules as always," the 30-year-old is quoted as he alludes to the upcoming duel.

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The upcoming competitions promise an exciting head-to-head race and the competition is strong. Both athletes know that everyone could be decisive. Kristoffersen has already proven in Kranjska Gora that he has what it takes to challenge Odermatt - he celebrated a victory and scored valuable points, although Odermatt still shines with his overall lead. The question remains whether Odermatt can claim his leading position or whether Kristoffersen will snap the title, as nau.ch . On March 26th, the last giant slalom in Sun Valley, USA, is pending, which increases the tension in the current season.