Hirscher fights for the cruciate ligament rupture: comeback or career end?

Hirscher fights for the cruciate ligament rupture: comeback or career end?

Marcel Hirscher, the ski superstar, recently made headlines after he suffered a cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during training on the Reiteralm-and that after an impressive career that made him a double Olympic champion and seven times world champion. This injury, which marks the end of his 2024 season, could also mean the end of his active career. When asked the future, Hirscher said: "It will certainly be hard to watch the races. Maybe I'm finally finished with my trip", such as Eurosport.de .

Despite these positive prospects, Hirscher dampened the expectations of his fans. He emphasized that the return after five years was not easy and that he is not sure whether he can keep the level from before. "A top 15 place would currently not be realistic. There are still four seconds to catch up," continued Hirscher. His focus is now on health and fitness, which is more important to him than the quick time between the gates. "But never never say," he added, which updates the hope of returning to the world of skiing.