2023-11-10 04:03:25
Race in Zermatt
“Unnecessary discussions” – Odermatt on criticism of glacier work
The ski stars are supposed to complete the “Gran Becca”, the slope on the glacier in Zermatt, this weekend. Before that, Odermatt and Co. spoke once more regarding the criticism of the work on the glacier.
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Sven Forster (from Zermatt)
Published10. November 2023, 05:03
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There will be two men’s downhill runs in Zermatt this weekend.
There was a lot of criticism before the races.
Now Marco Odermatt and Justin Murisier are talking regarding the topic.
Now the time has come – on Saturday the first of the two Zermatt races be carried out, provided the weather holds. Dredging work on the glacier, illegal zones and piste construction stop – the event below the Matterhorn has been in the spotlight and also criticized in recent weeks.
According to ski star Marco Odermatt, the focus is a little too tight. Compared to 20 Minutes, the ski star says: “There were unnecessary discussions when you see what’s going on in the world.” The ski star believes that many things have been made bigger than they actually are. “You have to get the most out of everything, but if you start like that, you wouldn’t be able to do anything in the world.”
These photos caused a stir before the races in Zermatt.
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Marco Odermatt says: “There were unnecessary discussions when you see what’s going on in the world.”
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The ski star believes that many things have been made bigger than they actually are.
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“You just have to drive well”
Teammate Justin Murisier also takes a stand. “It hurt me and I also felt sorry for the people who work here.” He also thinks the excavator issue is a shame for the athletes themselves. “Regardless of whether you expressed yourself for or once morest, you were the idiot.” There are also far too many specialists thanks to social media. “I don’t know if it has an impact on the glacier. So I can’t just say anything regarding it,” concludes Murisier.
But the two now want to focus on sport. Is there even Marco Odermatt’s first downhill victory? “The starting point for a new route is the same for everyone.” Odermatt believes it is an easier route compared to other races. “I would like to have one or two difficulties added.” His recipe for victory? “You just have to drive well,” says Odermatt. “The best downhill skiers will be the fastest here too,” analyzes the 26-year-old.
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