Marco Odermatt crashes out in Copper Mountain giant slalom after flu battle
Marco Odermatt suffered a crash in the giant slalom at Copper Mountain after dominating the first run. The Swiss skier, who had been battling a mild flu, lost control while pushing for another strong performance. His exit left the door open for Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner to claim the top spot.
Odermatt entered the race as a favourite but admitted feeling unwell in the days leading up to the event. His coach confirmed he had picked up a light flu, though the skier downplayed it as just 'catching something small'. Despite this, he set the fastest time in the opening run, reinforcing his reputation as a force in giant slalom.
Odermatt’s crash marked a rare setback for the reigning giant slalom champion. His health struggles and the mistake in Copper Mountain will likely be reviewed as the season progresses. Brennsteiner’s win, however, solidifies Austria’s momentum in the early World Cup standings.
