Marco Odermatt reigns supreme in giant slalom once more in Alta Badia

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt extended his FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup lead, securing giant slalom victory in Alta Badia. Despite pressure from Filip Zubcic, Odermatt's second run ensured a 0.19s overall lead. Zan Kranjec claimed bronze, narrowing the Crystal Globe gap for Marco Schwarz. Odermatt, optimistic about upcoming races, praised the unexpected favorable snow conditions.

Marco Odermatt stretched his overall FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup lead with giant slalom success in Alta Badia.

The reigning world and Olympic champion in the discipline led after the first run but the pressure was on second time around after Croatia's Filip Zubcic laid down the gauntlet with a 1:14.28 second run.

But the Swiss ace, 26, was up to the challenge and clocked a 1:14.40, enough to finish 0.19s clear of Zubcic overall and assert his giant slalom dominance following victory in Val d'Isere last weekend.

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Slovenia's Zan Kranjec won bronze, edging out Marco Schwarz - who now sits 72 points behind Odermatt in the battle for Crystal Globe honours.

The victorious Odermatt said: "The snow was better than expected on the second run.

"It was not as bumpy as I thought so I still tried to push. I thought it was a good run.

"Not sure where the energy is, but one more day and two more runs - I will give it my all."

Highlights: Odermatt proves too strong with giant slalom success at Alta Badia

Another giant slalom takes place in Alta Badia Monday, with the first run at 9:00 UK time and second run beginning at 12.30.

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