Today at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the men's giant slalom event will determine the medalists in alpine skiing. ERR's sports portal will provide live coverage starting at 12:25 PM local time, with commentators Helar Osila and Laur Mägi. Marco Odermatt from Switzerland, who is under considerable pressure as a favorite, has already won two out of six events in this discipline in the current World Cup season and was crowned world champion last year.

One of Odermatt's major competitors is teammate Franjo von Allmen, who has already secured two gold medals at the Milano Cortina Games. The home crowd is particularly enthusiastic about 24-year-old Giovanni Franzoni, who has gained momentum heading into the Olympics. Additionally, strong Austrian contenders Vincent Kriechmayr, Stefan Babinsky, and Raphael Haaser are expected to make their mark during the medal races.

Unlike in 2018 and 2022, when Matthias Mayer from Austria claimed Olympic gold in giant slalom, he will not compete today as he has retired from professional sports. This absence shifts the competitive landscape, paving the way for new talent to shine in this prestigious event at the Winter Games.