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Marco Odermatt

Marco Odermatt is a Swiss alpine ski racer born on 8 October 1997.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marco Odermatt is a Swiss alpine ski racer born on 8 October 1997. He competes in downhill, super-G and giant slalom, and has won major titles including Olympic, World Championship and World Cup honours.

Early life and background

Marco Odermatt was born in Buochs, Switzerland, on 8 October 1997. He began skiing at a young age and developed through Swiss junior skiing pathways.

World Cup career

Odermatt made his World Cup debut in 2016 and has since become one of the leading men’s alpine skiers. He has been successful across downhill, super-G and giant slalom, winning both overall and discipline titles.

Olympic and championship results

Odermatt won Olympic gold in giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics and later added more Olympic medals, giving him four in total. He has also won multiple World Championship titles, including in downhill, super-G and giant slalom.

Style and reputation

Odermatt is widely described as a complete skier because he combines speed-event strength with technical-event consistency. Reports and profiles describe him as one of the dominant alpine racers of his generation.

Key facts

  • Marco Odermatt is a Swiss alpine ski racer born on 8 October 1997.
  • He competes in downhill, super-G and giant slalom.
  • He won Olympic gold in giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics and has four Olympic medals total.
  • He has won five consecutive World Cup overall titles according to recent reports.
  • He has won multiple World Championship titles, including in downhill, super-G and giant slalom.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Odermatt mainly through Alpine skiing coverage at the Winter Olympics and FIS World Cup events, where he is a major international competitor.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marco Odermatt?
He is a Swiss alpine ski racer who competes in downhill, super-G and giant slalom.
When was Marco Odermatt born?
He was born on 8 October 1997.
What Olympic results has he achieved?
He won gold in giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics and is reported to have four Olympic medals in total.
When did he make his World Cup debut?
He made his FIS Alpine World Cup debut in 2016.
How many World Cup overall titles has he won?
Recent reports say he has won five consecutive World Cup overall titles.
What is his nationality?
He is Swiss.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Odermatt
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, disciplines, Olympic participation and gold medal in 2022.
  2. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/marco-odermatt
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, career start, disciplines, Olympic medals and World Cup globes.
  3. FIS — https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?competitorid=190231&sectorcode=AL
    Supports: Athlete biography, active status, nationality and identification details.
  4. NBC Sports — https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/marco-odermatt-world-cup-overall-alpine-skiing
    Supports: Fifth consecutive World Cup overall title.
  5. NBC Olympics — https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/marco-odermatt-meet-athlete
    Supports: Discipline range, Olympic gold in 2022 and World Cup victory and podium totals.
  6. Longines — https://www.longines.com/universe/ambassadors/marco-odermatt
    Supports: Early career overview, World Cup debut, junior results and World Championship titles.
  7. FIS — https://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news/2025-26/odermatt-makes-history-with-fifth-consecutive-adelboden-giant-slalom-win
    Supports: Historic streak in giant slalom and elite all-time standing in that event.