Shock for the ski world: Matthias Mayer surprises with resignation!

Shock for the ski world: Matthias Mayer surprises with resignation!

Wolkenstein, Italien - Matthias Mayer, the three-time Olympic champion in the ski alpine, causes a sensation and surprise in the winter sports world with his sudden resignation. The 34-year-old terminated his career unexpectedly during the Super-G in Bormio in December 2022. This news came like a shock for colleagues and officials of the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV). Vincent Kriechmayr, teammate and friend, also affected: "Of course, this is a shock for our team. He was an excellent teammate and helped younger athletes a lot," he reported. Daniel Hemetsberger added that after the announcement of the cancellation, he immediately hurried to the lobby to congratulate Mayer because the message had made him completely perplexed, just as Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt fared. "This is surprising for the whole world," said Kilde.

a new start in the World Cup

One year after his resignation, Mayer is now returning in a different function. He tests the World Cup material of his former ski company Head for Vincent Kriechmayr and thus becomes part of the ÖSV test, but not in the supervisor. Kriechmayr said: "Now I have a triple Olympic champion who tests my skis," which shows that Mayer continues to work for sport, even if he is no longer actively participating in competitions. His illness, which was responsible for resignation in 2022, did not prevent him from reorienting himself and passing on his experiences.

the ÖSV and the fans appreciate the return of Mayer on the ski podium, even if it happens in a different role. "Matthias left indelible traces in skiing," emphasized Roswitha Stadlober, the president of the ÖSV. The role models and careers he left are of great importance for alpine skiing. Herbert Mandl, the sporting director Ski Alpin, concluded: "The gap he leaves in the team is huge and will not be closed so quickly."

For many, the question of what led to his sudden resignation remains unanswered. A short time later after his recovery on the day of his announcement, the sports world reacted to its decision. Mayer remains a central figure in the alpine ski circus, even if he is no longer actively racing. The reactions to the resignation show the high priority that he enjoys within the ski community, such as reported.