Marco Odermatt clinches World super-G title amid race cancellations in French Alps
Swiss skier Marco Odermatt secured the 2019-20 FIS Alpine Skiing Super Combined and overall world titles without racing as both scheduled events at Courchevel were canceled due to heavy snowfall. The fourth consecutive season of global dominance was achieved after he held an insurmountable lead over his nearest competitors, a situation that allowed him the victory despite unfavorable weather conditions preventing any competition this weekend in France's French Alps region.
Key Points
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1Marco Odermatt secured the World Cup super-G title for a fourth consecutive season.
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2The victory was achieved without any races taking place due to heavy snowfall canceling both scheduled events in Courchevel, France.
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3Odermatt currently holds an insurmountable 158-point lead over his nearest competitors.
Developments
Marco Odermatt secured his fourth consecutive World Cup super-G title by default after both scheduled races in the French Alps were canceled due to unsafe conditions and heavy snowfall. He now holds an insurmountable 158-point lead over runner-up Vincent Kriechmayr with only one event remaining at this season's finale next weekend.