Marco Odermatt, the 27-year-old Swiss superstar of men’s skiing, has raced down the longest and quirkiest World Cup downhill course to edge teammate Franjo von Allmen for victory in the classic Lauberhorn race.

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen claimed a surprise maiden win in the men's World Cup Super-G race at home in Wengen on Friday.

WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — The powerful Switzerland men’s ski team won its home World Cup super-G on Friday, though it was Franjo von Allmen getting his first career win as Marco Odermatt had a rare poor result.

The powerful Switzerland men’s ski team has won its home World Cup super-G at Wengen. However, it's Franjo von Allmen getting his first career win as team star Marco Odermatt had a rare poor result on Friday.