Marco Odermatt confirmed his absolute dominance in alpine skiing, leading the Swiss to a triple victory in the downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. While the younger World Cup leader claimed his 54th career win, veteran skier Romed Baumann announced the end of his sporting journey. Sunday's super-G race was canceled due to terrible visibility, sealing the weekend's results on the legendary Kandahar course.

Swiss triumph in the downhill

Marco Odermatt won Saturday's downhill, leading a Swiss trio to sweep the entire podium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

End of Romed Baumann's career

Alpine skiing veteran Romed Baumann officially ended his sporting career after competing in over 400 World Cup races.

Canceled super-G

Sunday's competition in Garmisch was canceled due to dense fog and the inability to ensure safety for the skiers.

Marco Odermatt's records

With his 54th victory, the Swiss skier moved into the top three of all time and is close to breaking further historic points records.

The weekend's Alpine Skiing World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was marked by Swiss supremacy and emotional farewells. Marco Odermatt, the overall World Cup leader, secured his 54th career victory, competing in his first downhill since the end of the Olympic Games. This success moved him into the top three most successful skiers in the history of the discipline in terms of race wins. The Swiss dominated Saturday's downhill in an unprecedented manner, sweeping the entire podium – behind Odermatt were his compatriots Alexis Monney and Stefan Rogentin. For the hosts, the event proved disappointing, as the German alpine skiers failed to mount a competitive challenge against the leaders, which media across the border described as a painful defeat on home soil. A significant event was the announcement of Romed Baumann's retirement. This experienced athlete, who during his long sporting adventure represented both Austria and Germany, bid farewell to fans after competing in over 400 World Cup races. Baumann, known for his versatility and longevity, considered the start in Garmisch the perfect moment to hang up his skis. Behind the scenes, Odermatt's unusual behavior during the recent break was also widely discussed, when he admitted he had temporarily "lost the hunger for racing" and decided to attend a carnival party in costume, which he said helped him mentally recharge before the crucial phase of the season.The Kandahar course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, alongside Austria's Kitzbühel and Switzerland's Wengen, is one of the most important and demanding fixtures on the ski calendar, hosting top-tier events since the 1930s. Unfortunately, the organizers' Sunday plans were thwarted by the weather. The men's super-G scheduled for March 1st had to be canceled due to dense fog and severely limited visibility, which threatened athlete safety. The jury's decision was final, despite attempts to delay the start. In other winter sports, German fans had more reasons to celebrate – Felix Loch and Anna Taubitz are close to triumphing in the overall Luge World Cup standings. Meanwhile, in ski jumping, the mood remains somber; after unsuccessful Olympics, the form of the German national team, colloquially called the "DSV-Adler," still does not allow a return to the world elite, sparking a wave of criticism towards the coaching staff.

Mentioned People

  • Marco Odermatt — Swiss leader of alpine skiing, winner of the downhill in Garmisch and record holder.
  • Romed Baumann — Alpine skier representing Germany (previously Austria), who announced his retirement.
  • Felix Loch — German luger, close to victory in the overall World Cup standings.