Marco Odermatt had a World Cup final to forget in Norway, finishing seventh in the downhill and 19th in the super-G.

What happened?

The Nidwalden native failed to win the giant slalom globe, which went to Lucas Pinheiro Braathen instead.

Odermatt's lead over Braathen in the giant slalom standings was 48 points, but he was eliminated from the race.

Why it matters for Marco Odermatt

This setback is a rare occurrence for Odermatt, who has consistently delivered strong performances throughout his career.

Despite missing his first big goal of the season, victory in the downhill in Kitzbühel, by seven hundredths with a second-place finish, Odermatt remains the best skier this winter.

What comes next?

The fact that a season with two small crystal globes and the highly superior overall World Cup victory is perceived as a disappointment shows the standard Odermatt has set.

Odermatt's expectations, from outside and from himself, are so high that anything less than a victory is already considered a setback.

And his consistency, dominance, and victories are not just a result of his skill, but also his hard work and dedication.

The World Cup final doesn't change the fact that Marco Odermatt was the best skier this winter, with a 28-year-old athlete still at the top of his game.

But this rare setback reveals what success really means for Odermatt, who has always delivered with a consistency that seemed so natural.

So, despite the disappointing season finale, Odermatt's career achievements remain impressive, with a third winter in a row of winning four crystal globes.

Odermatt's performance in the giant slalom was not up to his standards, and he was eliminated from the race, allowing Braathen to win the globe.

The Swiss skier started the race with bib number 1, but didn't get into the rhythm at all, which was a huge disappointment for him.

As Odermatt said in an interview with SRF after the race, "I skied so incredibly badly," which sums up his performance in the World Cup final.

Odermatt's Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina also turned into a slight disappointment, as it was not enough for gold, with Franjo von Allmen and Loïc Meillard taking the top spots.

Despite this, Odermatt remains one of the top skiers in the world, with a highly superior overall World Cup victory this season.

The World Cup final may not have gone as planned for Odermatt, but he will surely bounce back from this setback and continue to dominate the slopes.