Austria's ski stars celebrate sensational double podium in Val d'Isère!

Austria's ski stars celebrate sensational double podium in Val d'Isère!

In the first giant slalom of the men of the World Cup winter in Val d’Isère, the Austrian skiers Patrick Feurstein and Stefan Brennsteiner sensationally landed on the podium. Feurstein, who surprisingly jumped to second place from 24th place, won his first World Cuppodest and celebrated his 28th birthday, which was on December 1st. "We spontaneously decided to stay in Val d’Isère for a night," said Feurstein, adding that a few beers would not be missing to celebrate. The third place from Brennsteiner rounded off the fantastic success for Austria after no ÖSV runner reached the podium in the first four season races. This double victory has been the first in the giant slalom for almost seven years and has pent -up joy in the Austrian ranks, as krone.at reported.

Marco Odermatt from Switzerland prevented an Austrian double victory when he finished 0.08 seconds on Feurstein and 0.12 seconds on Brennsteiner. "I am glad that it was not enough for victory," waved Feurstein, declaring that he wanted to be reserved for victory for a later date. The conditions were challenging due to a snowstorm, which makes the athletes' performance even more impressive. So Brensteiner said: "The slope was better than I expected." DiePresse.com reported on the gratifying return of the Austrian team to old strength.

Feurstein also remembered hard times in his career when he could hardly drive several seasons because of nerve infection. Now, however, he was able to use the favor of the hour and shine in one of the best rounds of his career. This moment of satisfaction remains unforgettable for him, after all he managed to grow beyond himself in Val d’Isère and will take this memory home as a special coup.