Marco Schwarz Claims Super‑G Victory At World Cup’s Alpine Debut In Livigno,

Marco Schwarz claimed the Super‑G victory at the World Cup debut in Livigno, posting a winning time of 1:10.33 to take his first career World Cup Super‑G win and deny a Swiss podium sweep. The Austrian’s technical mastery on a short, demanding course put him ahead of a strong Swiss challenge. 

In the first Alpine skiing World Cup race held in Livigno and on a flat course described pre-race as easy, several top skiers found themselves caught out by some trickier-than-expected turns. While Schwarz celebrated, his more fancied teammates in Super G, Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT/Head) and Raphael Haaser (AUT/Atomic), were among 15 skiers who didn't make it to the finish line.

Kriechmayr led Schwarz's splits heading into the lower section, but lost his balance on a wild jump and went out two gates later, while Hasser spun out of a key, sweeping left-footed turn in the mid-section to also register a DNF.

Marco Schwarz produced a composed, technically precise run to top the leaderboard at the Li Zeta course, stopping the clock at 1:10.33 for the win. The result marked Schwarz’s first World Cup victory in the Super‑G discipline and came just days after his giant‑slalom success in Alta Badia, underlining a return to form after a difficult period with injuries and inconsistent results. Taking full advantage of his Giant Slalom skills where the course demanded them, as well as the errors of some of his rivals, Schwarz won his first World Cup speed race and is suddenly the in-form skier on tour.

"First time in Livigno, I have to say I really like it here," said Schwarz.

On a day when his Austrian teammates faltered, Schwarz finished in 1:10.33, ahead of a trio of Swiss rivals: Alexis Monney (SUI/Stöckli, +0.20s), Franjo Von Allmen (SUI/Head, +0.25s) and, just off the podium, Marco Odermatt (SUI/Stöckli, +0.29s).

The Swiss team supplied the closest challengers: Alexis Monney finished second, 0.20 seconds behind, while Franjo von Allmen took third, 0.23 seconds back, producing an impressive national showing that nearly produced a Swiss sweep of the podium. Big favorite Marco Odermatt narrowly missed the podium, clocking in 0.29 seconds off Schwarz’s pace to finish fourth, a reminder that margins in speed events remain razor‑thin.

"At the beginning of the season I always made mistakes with my run," Monney said. "I think it was possible to fight for the podium and I was always a bit sad to see what's possible and what I didn't do, and now I'm really happy. The pressure (from his top results last season), I put on myself. I have to learn a bit from last season. Maybe I found a new way to ski. Now it's really possible, so maybe I will unlock everything."

Race conditions and course design played a key role. Organizers described the Livigno layout as short and technical, favoring skiers who could combine speed with precise edge control through tighter transitions — a profile that suited Schwarz’s all‑round skill set. Several top names failed to finish or posted uncharacteristic errors, opening the door for the day’s leaders to capitalize on clean, committed runs

For Schwarz, the victory is significant beyond the single result: it is his first Super‑G triumph at World Cup level and a statement that his rehabilitation and form recovery are progressing well. This win adds a new dimension to his season and boosts his confidence across both technical and speed events. The Austrian’s performance also reshuffles momentum in the overall standings, where consistency across disciplines can be decisive as the season progresses

Spectators and commentators highlighted the depth of the Swiss team’s performance, with multiple athletes finishing in the top ten and several narrowly missing the podium, signaling a strong collective showing even without the top spot. The Livigno event — the first World Cup race held on the Li Zeta this season — delivered drama and tight margins that will be dissected by teams as they prepare for the next speed weekend

Key takeaway: Marco Schwarz’s clean, technically astute run earned him his first World Cup Super‑G victory (1:10.33), with Alexis Monney and Franjo von Allmen completing the podium and Marco Odermatt finishing a close fourth. The result underscores both Schwarz’s resurgence and the Swiss team’s depth.