Marco Odermatt looks optimistic about Kitzbühel: My strongest adversary?

Marco Odermatt looks optimistic about Kitzbühel: My strongest adversary?

Marco Odermatt is optimistic and anticipated for the upcoming ski season, in which he is again the favorite. The World Cup winner of recent years has prepared for the season in Ushuaia, in southern Argentina. There he was faced with adverse weather conditions that made the training difficult. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old athlete is convinced that the conditions also had advantages there, since the winter snow is similar to it on glaciers but is different. This contributed to regaining his confidence in skis.

with a clear goal in mind, looks at Odermatt at the start of the season in Sölden, which takes place in around a month. In particular, the return of Marcel Hirscher, the former overall World Cup winner, arouses both curiosity and respect. Hirscher will now compete for the Netherlands and has secured a wildcard for the season. "I am excited to see if he will be at the start," said Odermatt about Hirscher and emphasized the importance of his return for the visibility of skiing.

The competition

Although Marcel Hirscher could cause a sensation, Odermatt in Loïc Meillard sees his greatest competitor. "If Loïc stops the way he drove last season, he can be very good," said the Champion from Buochs. This shows that Odermatt takes the upcoming challenges and is aware of the competition. Nevertheless, he conveys that he not only focuses on a single rival, because the experience shows that the competition can be unpredictable.

While Odermatt focuses on the movement on the ski, the situation for Marco Schwarz has deteriorated. The Austrian athlete suffered severe kneeids last season, which made it more difficult to return to the competition. "It is a shame that it is not enough to come back for him yet," regrets Odermatt. Despite this absence, he warns of premature conclusions about his dominance in skiing and assures that there are other drivers who could be dangerous. 

A remarkable change for Odermatt is the obligation of a new fitness trainer. The Spaniard Alejo Hervas is now responsible for the giant slalom team. Odermatt reports on positive cooperation, even if the relationship of trust is not yet at the level of his previous relationship with Kurt Kothbauer. This makes it clear that for an athlete, such as Odermatt, the details in training are of great importance.

with a clear goal in mind, Marco Odermatt plans to demonstrate his skills in prestigious competitions such as the World Cup and the overall World Cup. He was particularly concerned with the victory in Kitzbühel, where he was on the podium last year. "This year I want to win Kitzbühel," he said, showing that he is ready to give everything to make his dreams come true.

The coming season promises tension for both the athletes and the viewers of skiing. The success of the competitions is almost guaranteed with the talented drivers in the back and a story of a story like Odermatt.