Marco Odermatt shows off an unusual haircut at the skiing world championships

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, with his hair partially shaved off, arrives at the medal ceremony for a men's downhill race, at the Alpine Ski World Championships, in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, with his hair partially shaved off, arrives at the medal ceremony for a men's downhill race, at the Alpine Ski World Championships, in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti)


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SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria — Marco Odermatt and other Swiss skiers showed up for the medal ceremony for the men's downhill at the world championships with unusual haircuts. Odermatt had his blond locks shaved off in the center, with hair left on the sides. Others had a full shave. They were there to celebrate the gold and bronze medals for teammates Franjo von Allmen and Alexis Monney. Odermatt finished fifth in the race.

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