Lukas Feurstein: The rise of the ski talent from Vorarlberg!

Lukas Feurstein: The rise of the ski talent from Vorarlberg!

in the Super-G from Beaver Creek, 23-year-old Lukas Feurstein not only caused a stir, but also a radiant result. The talented ÖSV runner from Vorarlberg sensationally took third place, which marks his first podium in the World Cup. He was able to attribute this achievement to part of his pain -free return to the racing events, as he then emphasized. "We brutally well trained in preparation - the whole team was strong today," explained Feurstein, who had previously only recorded one sixth place in Cortina d’Ampezzo as the best result, as the krone reported.

a breakthrough after injuries

Feurstein, born on May 18, 2001 in Feldkirch, can look back on a mixed career. After he had to deal with injuries and pain in the past, he is finally painless. "We have found a way that I can drive painlessly for the past five years," revealed the young athlete and added that he feels comfortable, especially with technically demanding challenges, which underlines his expertise in giant slalom. His success in Beaver Creek also comes through fertile collaboration with his new service man Alex Martin, who brings a breath of fresh air to the team and has great success in the past, including the US superstar Ted Ligety.

Feurstein has continuously improved since his debut in the World Cup on March 20, 2021 and has now arrived at the ÖSV's A squad. He has already achieved considerable placements in the European and World Cup, including a remarkable performance in the Super-G, where he takes 25th place in the 2023/24 season. Feurstein embodies the future of Austrian ski racing and will certainly continue to deliver exciting competitions, such as the comprehensive information of Wikipedia