Marco Odermatt Finishes Second in Kitzbühel Downhill

Marco Odermatt finished second in the Kitzbühel downhill, missing the top step by seven hundredths.

What happened?

He secured his 100th podium finish but was disappointed to miss his big goal for the season.

Marco Odermatt had to give way to the four years younger Italian Giovanni Franzoni.

The 28-year-old's disappointment is clear, saying "it hurts" to be so close to victory.

In an interview with "SRF", Odermatt's emotions were raw, admitting he hadn't digested the result yet.

Odermatt will look to bounce back from this defeat, having come so close to winning in Kitzbühel.

He adds that finishing on the podium again in Kitzbühel is little consolation so soon after the race.

The fact that he delivered a top performance on the legendary Streif is overshadowed by his disappointment.

Odermatt almost feels stupid being disappointed with a second-place finish, considering his colleagues' achievements.

And yet, he still views it as a defeat, saying "of course it's a defeat for me today".

The result is a bitter pill to swallow for Marco Odermatt, who had his sights set on the top step.