Kilde clinches back-to-back downhill titles

Marco Odermatt (SUI) had a fantastic run but settled for third place. Odermatt will have one more chance to secure his first World Cup downhill victory in the season final in Soldeu.

“I am very happy with the podium here in Aspen. It is not the easiest track for me because I like a little bit steeper so it is a really good result,” said Odermatt.

The likely overall season champion, Odermatt now has 17 podiums this World Cup season. He bests his mark of 16 podiums last season.

Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT) had an outside chance to challenge for the downhill title before today’s race but could not put together enough magic to pull it off. The Austrian suffered from a slightly slow start to finish fourth.

Johan Clarey (FRA) almost lost his skis but pulled off a great recovery to propel him to a strong fifth-place finish.

Adrian Smiseth Sejersted (NOR) went for it all on his run. The Norwegian was on pace to challenge his teammate atop the podium but missed a gate and did not finish. Sejersted was sitting in first on Friday in the downhill before the race was called.

Travis Ganong (USA) got another chance at his final run. Ganong finished in 17th place ending a great career for the American as he announced his retirement before this weekend. Ganong finishes with six career World Cup podiums and two victories.

Steven Nyman (USA) was the final skier to take the hill as he hangs up his skis after a long career. Nyman skied down in a denim jacket signed by his fellow skiers as he took his ceremonious final run. The 41-year-old finishes with 15 career World Cup podiums and three victories.