Marcel Hirscher: comeback or final end for the ski star?

Marcel Hirscher: comeback or final end for the ski star?

Marcel Hirscher, who is considered one of the largest ski racers in history, caused a sensation with his comeback in professional skiing after more than two years of resignation. The eight -time overall World Cup winner and two -time Olympic champion came back in October 2024 after 2051 days of absence and showed an impressive performance in Sölden with the third best time in the second round. But the cheers did not last long: at the slalom races in Levi and Gurgl, it quickly became apparent that Hirscher had not yet found his old form back, which led to harsh criticism from former racers and the media. In order to further tighten the situation, the 35-year-old seriously injured during training when he tore the cruciate ligament. This raises the question of whether his comeback has finally failed - a topic that is also treated in the new "DOK 1" by Lisa Gadenstätter, which is broadcast on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. in ORF 1. Here the audience receives a deeper insight into Hirscher’s moving career and his personal motives for his comeback, as well as ots.at