LIVIGNO’S FIRST TIME IN THE WORLD CUP: MARCO SCHWARZ WINS THE SUPER-G ON THE LI ZETA SLOPE
Livigno, 27 December 2025 – It was an intense and meaningful two days that welcomed the first stage of the Alpine Ski World Cup in the history of Livigno, a resort that has always made sport, elegance and refinement its trademarks.
A European benchmark, Livigno found the perfect stage in the World Cup to share its sporting and cultural vision with the entire planet.
It was Marco Schwarz of Austria who conquered the Li Zeta slope with a time of 1’10”33, thanks to a second and third sector that were unattainable for all the others, confirming his return to the highest levels of the World Cup after the terrible injury he suffered two years ago.
This is Schwarz’s first victory in the discipline, and it is no coincidence that it came on the Li Zeta slope in Livigno, which had been announced as a technical slope that would put even the best athletes on the circuit to the test.
“I am delighted with the victory, the snow was just how I like it, aggressive,” said Marco Schwarz at the end of the race. “The Li Zeta slope is fantastic, its bumps and curves brought out the best in me.”
The podium was completed by two Swiss athletes, Alexis Monney, second 20 hundredths behind Schwarz, and Franjo Von Allmen, 25 hundredths behind despite good times in the first and fourth sectors.
The day’s favourite, Marco Odermatt, had to settle for fourth place, just 4 hundredths of a second off the podium, behind his great rival in the speed disciplines and ahead of the first of the Italians, Dominik Paris, fifth at 31 hundredths of a second and tied with Germany’s Simon Jocher.
“It’s a shame, I missed the podium by just six hundredths of a second. It wasn’t easy today, the track was difficult to read, as was the snow. I’m in good shape, I’m close to the leaders and overall the race was positive,” said Paris at the end of his run.
Guglielmo Bosca also achieved a good result, finishing in the top ten, which is encouraging for the second half of the season and the Olympic Games in February, despite a physical problem on the eve of the race: “Yesterday I was struggling to climb the stairs because of pain in my knee, and now I’ve finished eighth, 19 hundredths of a second off the podium. I’m not in top form because of this pain, but this result convinces me that I’m skiing well.”
Livigno was sold out, with over 2,500 paying spectators and people lining the entire course, which confirmed its spectacular nature thanks to its unique finish in the heart of the village.
It’s wonderful to see the stands packed with spectators and so many fans lining the course to follow the race. I am proud to have brought this event to Livigno, and I am convinced that we have what it takes to become a permanent fixture on the World Cup circuit. – said Luca Moretti, President of Livigno Next – The two days were yet another testament to Livigno’s uniqueness, its ability to combine major events, sport and entertainment 365 days a year.”
Markus Waldner, FIS Race Director, also had words of praise: “Only Livigno could host this race, ensuring that the classic end-of-year event was not lost. My compliments go to Livigno and to all those who participated in the organisation of this event, demonstrating great organisational responsiveness.”
Livigno has confirmed its international vocation and its approach of making snow and snow sports a tool for collective identity and growth in the area, in a magical place where winter comes to life. It does so with the participation of the town, with the power of the most creative ideas and with the languages of art, as also demonstrated by the extraordinary Bib Draw Show. The date is now set for 6 February, when Livigno will light up again as it hosts the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.