WHO wins Crystal Globe and Descent Trophy at Courchevel after triple triumph
Alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt secured both his fifth consecutive overall World Cup globe, known as "the big crystal ball," along with a new descent trophy during today's competition. The Swiss champion delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory on Wednesday morning before taking home two additional globes for Courchevel and the downhill event in total over three days of racing at this prestigious venue.
Key Points
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1Marco Odermatt won both the overall and downhill World Cup titles at Courchevel for a fifth consecutive year.
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2Odermatt secured his 13th total Crystal Globe, bringing him to second place in all-time rankings behind Lasse Kjus.
Developments
Perspectives
Marco Odermatt has won the overall and downhill World Cup titles for a fifth consecutive year, securing his 5th large crystal ball.
— [Mar 13, 16:49] Ski alpin: Odermatt gewinnt Gesamt- und Abfahrtsweltcup (Rss.sueddeutsche.de)"Triple happiness" is the sentiment for Marco Odermatt after his victory in Courchevel.
— [Mar 13, 05:47] Triple bonheur pour Odermatt de lesillusion des chiens fous Bluewin.chVincent Kriechmayr achieved a significant result by finishing first among the leaders (pre-leaders) in Courchevel.
— [Mar 13, 05:47] Dominacija; fantastični Svićarac najbolji petu godinu u nizu Tportal.hr"Fantastic" performance from Svijacar who is the best for five years running and can win two more.
— [Mar 13, 05:47] Cudesni Svicarac petu zaredom osvojio je veliki Kristalni globus mozhe do jos dva Vecernji.hr"Disappointment" for the 'crazy dogs' (likely referring to rival teams or athletes) following Odermatt's success.
— [Mar 13, 05:47] Triple bonheur pour Odermatt de lesillusion des chiens fous Bluewin.ch