First Giant Slalom World Cup Win in Beaver Creek for Marco Odermatt

After four starts, three of which resulted in a DNF, and a 27th-place finish as his best result, Marco Odermatt added the Giant Slalom World Cup at the Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek to his list of wins. Alex Vinatzer came second, finishing 0.23 seconds behind the Swiss skier. It's his first World Cup podium in Giant Slalom. Henrik Kristoffersen rounded off the top three, finishing 0.34 seconds behind the winner.

It's Odermatt's fourth victory of the season in six races and his 28th victory in the giant slalom. He laid the foundation for his 49th overall World Cup win in the first run.

After today's win, Marco Odermatt leads the Giant Slalom standings alongside Stefan Brennsteiner with 200 points. Henrik Kristoffersen is third with 176 points.