Mikaela Shiffrin & Marco Odermatt: Where Greatness Meets

Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt are not just two of the greatest ski racers of our generation — they are among the athletes who have redefined what excellence looks like in modern skiing. In this episode of Alpine Pulse Unplugged, they come together as two of the defining athletes of their era — connected by a level of excellence few can relate to. At the very peak of the sport, they observe, learn from, and challenge each other in ways only they can truly understand. They reflect on what they see when watching one another: the precision, the intensity, the subtle rituals in the start gate, and how those details translate into performance. At the same time, they reveal their different approaches to competition — and what drives them when the pressure is at its highest. But this conversation goes beyond performance. It explores mindset, expectations, and the weight of representing entire nations. It’s about what they’ve learned from each other — and what it truly means to sustain greatness over time. Together, they move past the idea of simply winning, and reflect on how to find balance, purpose, and even joy, in a life built around chasing the absolute limits of the sport. Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS – International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.