Manuel Feller draws the end: end of the giant slalom career!

Manuel Feller draws the end: end of the giant slalom career!

Hafjell, Norwegen - In Hafjell in Norweg, the Tyrolean ski tar Manuel Feller has surprisingly announced to end his career in the giant slalom. After his last race on Saturday, during an interview with ORF, the 32-year-old explained: "It was only a matter of time. Actually, I had planned that for the Olympics, but not that." The decision to shock the fans was made after a disappointing season in which, despite all efforts and placement in the top 25, he could not convince. He said: "I will certainly not be about the start number 50", and emphasized that he would now like to concentrate on the slalom, such as OE24 " reported .

An end full of feelings

Feller celebrated numerous successes in his career in the giant slalom, including seven times on the podium - four times as second -placed and three times as a third place. However, the fact that he is no longer among the top 30 at the current World Cup led to a decision. "It was a bit of a matter of time when it was time," Feller continued. He had recently indicated that his last giant slalom could be imminent. If he scored over 500 points in the slalom in the coming season, he would be ready for a farewell race in the giant slalom, otherwise his last run in Hafjell was also his last.

his path led him through the last races with many challenges. The constant fights for good placements finally made this from the giant slalom career, such as Laola1 reported . Feller benefited from his successes, but the reality of the current season forced him to draw a line.