Ski Star Odermatt Reveals Surprising Habits: From Rösti to Laundry Rituals
ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND – Alpine skiing sensation Marco Odermatt, the four-time overall World Cup winner, offers a rare glimpse into his personal life, revealing a blend of simple pleasures and meticulous routines in a newly authorized biography. The book, “Marco Odermatt – My World” by Christof Gertsch and Mikael Krogerus (Wörterseh Verlag, 2025), details Odermatt’s preferences beyond the slopes, showcasing a grounded personality despite his championship success.
Odermatt’s culinary tastes range from enjoying Stella’s racks of lamb with herbs and baked potatoes to preparing a fast Rösti from a bag with three fried eggs, or a risotto with mushrooms or saffron. Musically, the Swiss athlete is a fan of Swiss hits, particularly those by Büezer rocker Gölä, naming “Indianer,” “I hätt no viu stupid ta,” and “Uf u dervo” as favorites. He also listens to pop singer Lana Del Rey both when falling asleep and upon waking. A dedicated coffee enthusiast, Odermatt and his teammates make it a tradition to seek out the best café at each World Cup location.
Beyond his tastes, Odermatt’s approach to everyday tasks reveals a need for control and efficiency. “I’m someone who wants to check things off. That’s how I work,” he explains, preferring to complete laundry before races rather than face a larger pile upon his return. He describes a specific post-travel routine: “I always have to unpack everything first, and I almost enjoy doing that… I want to put everything away – bang, bang, bang – then take a shower, bam, and then… I can relax.”
The biography also highlights Odermatt’s team-oriented nature. At the 2025 World Ski Championships in Saalbach (Austria), he declined a complimentary stay in a boutique hotel offered by sponsor Red Bull, opting rather to stay with his teammates in a double room at a more distant hotel, demonstrating his preference for camaraderie over preferential treatment.
