Soldeu – Marco Odermatt is in first position following the first round of the World Cup giant slalom at the alpine ski finals in Soldeu. The Swiss is regarding to break Hermann Maier’s record of points. Since the year 2000, this has been exactly 2,000 meters. Second at half time was Frenchman Alexis Pinturault (+1.09 seconds), third was Norwegian Alexander Steen Olsen (+1.12). Stefan Brennsteiner was tenth (+2.19), Marco Schwarz eleventh (+2.22).
Odermatt with a sovereign RTL half-time lead on course points record – skiing
