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Editors race against Marco Odermatt's Olympic slalom record in wild challenge

Can desk editors outski a champion? Their hilarious—and high-stakes—attempt to beat Odermatt's 66-second run is pure Olympic fun. Watch the chaos unfold.

The image shows a poster of the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. It features two people skiing...
The image shows a poster of the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. It features two people skiing on the snow, each holding a ski pole, with the words "Torino 2006" written across the top.

Editors race against Marco Odermatt's Olympic slalom record in wild challenge

The Olympic flame will soon be lit for the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. As excitement builds, a sports desk quiz is putting editors to the test—challenging them to match the skills of Olympic champions. The editors will take on a crazy giant slalom challenge, aiming to beat Marco Odermatt's record time of 66 seconds from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Their performance will be recorded and shared online for viewers to watch. While past records for Swiss downhill skiers remain unclear, Odermatt's epic 2022 achievement sets a high benchmark. The quiz will show how well the team understands the speed and precision needed in Olympic cool math games skiing. The event comes as the world turns its attention to the upcoming Winter Games. With the flame ceremony approaching, the quiz adds a playful yet competitive edge to the countdown. Viewers can watch the results of the sports desk quiz online. The challenge highlights the editors' enthusiasm for the Winter Olympics. It also puts a spotlight on Odermatt's record, keeping the focus on alpine skiing as the Games draw near.

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