Marco Odermatt: After a record season on the hunt for Kitzbühel victory

Marco Odermatt: After a record season on the hunt for Kitzbühel victory

Marco Odermatt, the Swiss ski racer who has dominated the last seasons in the Ski World Cup, is modest and focused. With an impressive score of 874 points with his closest pursuer Loïc Meillard Hat Odermatt, the large crystal ball in the overall World Cup more than clearly won. This performance included him in the history books of skiing.

In a recent interview during the season opening of Swiss-Ski in Dübendorf, the 26-year-old confirmed his ambitions for the upcoming season. His biggest goal is victory in the prestigious departure in Kitzbühel, which has so far been denied to him. Odermatt, who was able to celebrate three overall victories in succession last season, remains very reserved. "I don't want to make big announcements, but focus on further optimizing my performance," he said. The preparation, which took place in Argentina and Chile, went well, but he remains modest and says that he never feels ready for the start of the season that begins in Sölden on October 27th

Return of rivals

Another topic that Odermatt deals with is the return of Skistars like Marcel Hirscher and Lucas Braathen. He sees her return as positive for sport because they bring additional attention and competitiveness to the World Cup. At the same time, he expresses concerns that a start with low numbers for the returnee could be unfair to the younger and less experienced drivers.

In terms of his physical condition, Odermatt is optimistic. The change to his new coach José Luis Alejo Hervas, who previously trained Lara Gut-Behrami, seems to be good for him. While he does not feel pressure to win the fourth overall World Cup in a row, he is ambitious and wants to target new goals in this new season, especially the dream of gaining in Kitzbühel. Odermatt also praised his teammate Loïc Meillard, who is also a strong challenger with his versatility in three disciplines.

He remains a respected figure in ski racing, and the expectations of him are enormous. His excellent performance in recent years has catapulted him into a series of great legends of sport, such as Pirmin Zurbriggen, who also won the large crystal ball four times.

For more information about Odermatt's planning and his preparation for the new season, we refer to a detailed report skiweltcup.tv .