Adelboden, five times in a row: Marco Odermatt, king of Chuenisbärgli

Adelboden is not a race like any other. A mecca for giant slalom, the Chuenisbärgli is
an open-air cauldron, one of the most impressive—and most beloved—
on the circuit. A track where winning once marks a career. Winning five times in a row is making history.

By winning for the fifth consecutive year in Adelboden, Marco Odermatt has achieved a unique feat. Such dominance has never been seen here before, not even in the days of Ingemar Stenmark, the undisputed king of giant slalom, who won five times but never achieved such a consecutive streak. Today, Chuenisbärgli clearly has its king.

Behind this historic figure lies a special connection. Odermatt has often said that skiing in Adelboden is different. The crowd is close, loud, and demanding. The pressure is immense, but it pays off. Each start is accompanied by a roar that transforms the slope into a veritable arena—a setting that requires as much mental control as technical precision.

This fifth victory is therefore not just another success to add to his list of achievements. It confirms a rare relationship between a skier and a place, where trust, emotion, and history come together. In Adelboden, Marco Odermatt doesn't just win a race: he extends his reign.