Eichberger on a World Cup course: Styrian ski star causes a sensation!

Eichberger on a World Cup course: Styrian ski star causes a sensation!

Stefan Eichberger, the aspiring star of the Austrian ski team, is facing a crucial moment in his young career. The 24-year-old, who already dreams of a World Cup start in the first real season, has drawn attention to himself with impressive achievements in the World Cup races. As reports krone.at , the home world championship in Saalbach for Eichberger is an emotional highlight. It is overwhelmed by the possibility of not being launched as a spectator, but as an active athlete. "This is insane! It is still a dream," said the Styrian after his training on the World Cup route, which inspires him with cool jumps.

a race against the time

Eichberger, who can count on 100 fans from his homeland this winter, has to prevail against his team -mate Otmar Striedinger to start in the departure race on Sunday. The pressure is enormous because the Austrian national skiing team is fighting with health problems and injuries. "The World Cup is very far ahead," says Eichberger, who has to note that some of his teammates are uncertain due to injuries, such as Raphael Haaser with a cruciate ligament overstretching. Kurier.at describes the tense situation in the team, in which Eichberger, actually only as inexperienced participants, now intended as hopefuls appears.

The World Cup in Saalbach could not only be the highlight of its previous career, but also the first opportunity to win medals for Austria. The pressure on Eichberger is growing, but it does everything he can to meet the expectations of the fans and the team of coaches. Marko Pfeifer, the head coach of the men, emphasizes the need for new talents to catch up with previous successes. "We cannot conjure up runners," explains Pfeifer, and Eichberger could be one of the faces that are supposed to build on the tradition of Austrian skiing with fresh vigor. "I'm just proud" on the development that has quickly taken place, says Eichberger, who is determined to secure a place in the history of ski racing.