Katharina Liensberger: An emotional victory for the late grandma!

Great joy and relief with Katharina Liensberger! The talented skier from Vorarlberg secured the bronze medal in the World Cup slalom on Saturday and dedicated this success to her late grandmother. "I drove the race for you!" Said Liensberger in the ORF interview and beamed around with the sun. After a difficult time, this medal is a huge triumph for the 25-year-old, who had to fight challenges in the past, but is now on the road to success. "A medal was my big goal!" Said the Olympic champion, who was also grateful to the domestic ski fans, whose support she felt.

Liensberger has already achieved impressive performances in her career: with three Olympic medals and two world championships, she has developed a permanent place among the top athletes. In 2021 she was the first woman to reach the highest advertising value of all Austrian skiers, which underlines her charisma and popularity. "I am always particularly pleased when I can put a smile on one or the other person in the face," she said of her role as an athlete and role model. Of particular note are their gold and silver medals at the Olympics, which are invaluable for them and are the highlight of their sporting career. Katharina, who has been part of the national team since 2018, made skiing not only a passion, but also a serious career, which is shaped by continuous growth and success, as