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Marco Odermatt sidelined with injury, misses training camp in Chile

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Marco Odermatt sidelined with injury, misses training camp in Chile

Summary

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt is unable to attend preseason training camp in Chile due to a minor muscle injury. The Swiss team reported that Odermatt experienced pain during a recent physical training session, and medical examinations confirmed the injury. As a result, he will remain in Switzerland for treatment and rehabilitation. The focus will now be on his recovery and determining when he can resume on-snow training. Odermatt aims for a sixth consecutive overall World Cup skiing title when the new season opens in Sölden, Austria, next month.

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•Marco Odermatt misses training in Chile due to a minor injury.
•He experienced pain during a training session last week.
•The Swiss team is prioritizing his recovery and rehabilitation.
•The World Cup season begins in Sölden, Austria, next month.

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7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ski standout Marco Odermatt won't attend preseason training in Chile due to minor injury

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Marco Odermatt’s bid for a sixth straight overall World Cup skiing title isn’t getting off to a perfect start as the Swiss standout is sidelined with a minor muscle injury and set to miss a preseason training camp in Chile. The Swiss team said Saturday that Odermatt “experienced pain during a physical training session this week” and that exams revealed a "minor muscle injury.” "As a result, Odermatt will not travel to Chile next Monday as planned with the team,” the team said.
— Yahoo Sports

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