With a daring ride from start to finish, Switzerland's Marco Odermatt won the downhill classic on the Saslong. We collected the voices of some of the protagonists after the race.

Marco Odermatt (SUI | 1st place): “Today I had a perfect race from top to bottom. I lost little time in the upper section and also mastered the many jumps well – two things that are anything but a given for me. On Ciaslat I had a clear plan that worked sensationally well for me. This victory is very special, even more so when we Swiss can once again celebrate a one-two victory. Franjo (von Allmen) is always fast – when he brings a race to the finish with his wild racing style, he can make it onto the podium anywhere.”

Franjo von Allmen (SUI | 2nd place): “I didn't do well in the super-G, but I was all the better for it today. Apart from Ciaslat, where I really messed up a lot, I actually made it to the finish without any major difficulties. Of course, I still make some mistakes – especially in places where more experience would be needed. I will work on that and see to improve continuously from race to race.”

Daniel Hemetsberger (AUT | 12th place – second-best Austrian): “I'm very relieved. Last season was really devastating for me with many disappointing results, so today is a real relief. Unlike in the last few races, I didn't go out of the start house in a state of mind – that ultimately paid off.”

Mattia Casse (ITA | 14th place): “When you're as far ahead as I was in yesterday's super-G, the expectations of yourself naturally increase. My run today wasn't that bad, but unfortunately not good enough to be at the front. However, the weekend has shown me that I can keep up with the best. This gives me a lot of confidence for the upcoming races.”

Dominik Paris (ITA/Ulten | 25th place): “I didn't have a bad feeling on the slope, but as you can see, I lacked a bit of speed. I first have to analyze exactly why it didn't work out. I had high expectations today, so the result is a disappointment for me. The gap of over a second is very big – I definitely have to take back that second in Bormio.”

Florian Schieder (ITA/Kastelruth | 44th place): “I am at a loss and find it really difficult to say what the problem was. I didn't notice anything negative on the slope, and physically I feel good. For this reason, the result is a big setback.