It took a moment to find the words, but the bells kept ringing! Swiss alpine sensation Marco Odermatt (@MarcoOdermatt) captured the hearts of the home crowd once again, securing his fifth consecutive FIS World Cup giant slalom victory on the legendary Chuenisbärgli slope in Adelboden — a historic feat that makes him the first skier ever to claim five straight titles here, surpassing the iconic Ingemar Stenmark’s four-in-a-row record from 1979-1982.
In a post overflowing with disbelief and pure joy, Odermatt wrote:
“It always takes some more time to find the right words after Adelboden… 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔
Back to back to back to back to back… 5 times in a row… that’s so crazy and somehow hard to believe!! 🤯
All the hard work we put in through a whole year is exactly for emotions and joy like yesterday 😍
@worldcupadelboden thanks for your amazing energy! You are the best as always 🥳🥰
#Thankful #Team #Chuenisbärgli #Adelboden #Dreams”
The 28-year-old Olympic giant slalom champion dominated tough, snowy conditions on January 10, posting a combined time of 2:31.23 to finish 0.49 seconds ahead of Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in second and France’s Léo Anguenot in third (+0.68). Odermatt’s aggressive first run set the tone, and despite a small mistake in the second, he recovered flawlessly to reclaim the lead in the giant slalom standings and notch his 51st career World Cup win (29th in GS) — all while battling low visibility and deteriorating snow.
This victory, his sixth of the 2025/26 season, comes as perfect preparation for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just weeks away, where Odermatt remains the overwhelming favorite to defend his giant slalom gold.
Here are electrifying moments from Odermatt’s record-breaking day — the crowd roaring, the bells clanging, and the champion soaking in the magic of his “first love”:
And that unforgettable celebration — fist pumps, screams at the finish, and the pure joy of making history on home snow:
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Adelboden’s passionate fans provided the extra energy Odermatt credits for pushing him to greatness year after year. As he gears up for more battles ahead, this streak isn’t just about records — it’s about chasing childhood dreams, embracing the grind, and delivering moments of pure, bell-ringing bliss.
Who else is buzzing after this historic run? Drop your thoughts below — the Chuenisbärgli legend continues! 🔥🇨🇭🔔
