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When the topic of alpine skiing arises, it’s impossible not to mention the name of the legend. The legend who has the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history. The dynamic duo of Aleksander Kilde and Mikaela Shiffrin.

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Audi FIS Ski World Cup’s Instagram account produced a hyped clip of Aleksander and Marco Odermatt. Fans are excited for the Birds of Prey World Cup in a day after two Olympics collide. What did the athletes and the audience think of the clip?

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Beaver Creek showdown anticipation with Aleksander Kilde

Aleksander Kilde, who has skied in the Beaver a lot of times in the video, said, “I can call it now my second home.” This proves that he may have an advantage in the fight as he is used to the course. While this may be true, his opponent Marco has some history at the course, as he includes in the video “Special memories from 2 years ago.”

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To add to this, Marco’s opinion of the place is very positive, and he is ready to give it a go. His quote, “It’s amazing here,” backs it up. Though he may be excited and raring to go, so is Aleksander. In the clip, he makes the bold and strong comment, “It’s never impossible to win a race,” which, when taken in context with his past record, can be taken as a hint of his confidence.

Upon arriving, he exclaimed how Beaver Creek has a great environment and complimented the weather: “Always amazing to ski here, the atmosphere.” He knows that the Birds of Prey World Cup is one of the most iconic events, so he knows that there will be “Good Weather, Good Snow, Good Crowd”.

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Beaver Creek battle, alpine titans’ showdown

Marco says at the conclusion of the tape that he has a solid strategy and knows he will win if he behaves well. Marco is one of the best alpine skiers, but his opponent is better. Marco must go further to beat Aleksander’s speed, technical skill, and consistency.

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The Birds of Prey World Cup pits Alpine skiing superstars Aleksander Kilde and Marco Odermatt. Kilde knows Beaver Creek, but Odermatt loves it. Odermatt’s tactics and Kilde’s confidence promise a fascinating battle. As supporters await the battle, both contenders will attempt to win this renowned event.

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Soham Patel is a sports writer at EssentiallySports with a diverse range of interests. Currently pursuing his Bachelors in Mass Communication and Journalism from a reputed institute, Soham has been an avid contributor to the world of writing. He brings a professional perspective to his coverage of US sports. His love for bull riding champions Josh Frost and Mason Moody exemplifies his fascination with the holistic knowledge of sports. Soham’s writing prowess extends beyond bull-riding, and is an ardent fan of Shaq O'Neal’s gameplay and skiing sensation Eileen Gu. When not busy with work, Soham indulges in his hobbies of gaming, a hardcore anime fanatic and an aficionado for fictional Novels.

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