Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt showcased his exceptional skiing skills at the World Cup men’s super-G event on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Copper Mountain, marking a triumphant start to the speed season. The 28-year-old sensation, who has already secured four crystal globes in each of the last two seasons, captured his 47th World Cup victory by clocking in at an impressive 1 minute and 7.70 seconds on the 531-meter West Encore course.
“I had a good plan in my mind for the super-G and I could ski it from top to bottom,” said Odermatt, who emphasized the importance of staying on the right line throughout his race. His performance set a compelling tone for the four-day racing event.
Vincent Kriechmayr of Austria finished closely behind at just 0.08 seconds off the pace, finishing in second place. The competition was fierce, with four Austrian athletes filling the top six positions. Raphael Haaser secured third place, followed closely by Stefan Babinsky and Lukas Feurstein in fourth and sixth place, respectively.
Kriechmayr, the 2021 world champion in super-G, expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging the challenge brought on by changing visibility conditions during the race. “It was a pretty nice race. We knew this slope pretty well, training here every year,” he noted.
American Ryan Cochran-Siegle, wearing bib 1, delivered an exciting run for the home crowd but faced a tense moment during a final turn that almost derailed his run. Despite entering the race with a strong showing in the earlier sectors, he managed to recover and finish in 10th position. “I thought I was about to ski out… Luckily I found the tail of my ski to catch it,” said Cochran-Siegle, reflecting on his narrow escape.
Fellow American skiers River Radamus and Kyle Negomir also demonstrated strong performances, with Negomir finishing in 24th place. He expressed the thrill of competing in front of a home crowd, emphasizing the joy of racing on familiar terrain. Radamus acknowledged the deceptive complexity of the final pitch, where the competition proved relentless.
Negomir planned to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family right in Copper Village, sharing his gratitude for the opportunity to pursue his passion for skiing professionally. “I’m thankful to be here… doing what I love with all my best friends,” he shared, highlighting the fulfilling aspect of his skiing journey.
The competitive spirit at Copper Mountain promises to deliver more excitement as the World Cup event continues, with athletes pushing themselves to the limits and celebrating their passion for the sport.