Odermatt: Federer & Swiss Skiing Culture

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“Right there, with those pictures, that was an embarrassment.”

Before the Olympics, the ski star reveals what annoys him about his roommates, why he no longer listens to music before races and what bet he would make for gold.

Marco Odermatt wears skis and bites into a cookie during downhill training at Beaver Creek 2025.

Favorite song? Highest fines? Ski dominator Marco Odermatt, here in Beaver Creek, answers slightly different questions.

Photo: Sven Thomann (“Blick”/Freshfocus)

What annoys you about a roommate?

If he snores, there are already one or the other. But I have a single room for the races, and if it’s just during training for a few days, that’s fine. I’ve never been in the room with Franjo (von Allmen), but I’ve heard that he snores quite a bit.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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