Thomas Tumler: Triumph after setbacks – first World Cup victory at 35!

Thomas Tumler: Triumph after setbacks – first World Cup victory at 35!

Swiss skier Thomas Tumler did it! At the age of 35, he celebrated his first World Cup victory today in the giant slalom in Beaver Creek. The place, which has special meaning for him as he achieved his first podium finish there six years ago, once again became the scene of his sporting triumph. Overjoyed and crying with joy, Tumler announced: "I'm proud and happy that I was able to achieve this. It's nice that never giving up is worth it." today.at reported.

From setbacks to glorious moments

The road to this victory was anything but easy for Tumler. The skier faced multiple injuries and was even faced with the question of whether he could continue his career. In particular, an incident in 2017, when he was no longer able to get out of the car to fill up with gas after a competition in Kitzbühel due to unbearable back pain, was a low point in his career. At that time, he seriously considered whether he wanted to continue pursuing the urge to ski. However, thanks to special back therapy and an operation, he celebrated his comeback and got the nervousness before competitions under control with a small whiskey shot 20 minutes described in detail.

Today's victory could also have been fueled by personal events. Tumler cited his recent wedding and subsequent honeymoon in the Maldives as possible sources of motivation. “It's really nice and I'm proud and happy that I was able to achieve this,” he said after the race, which represents an important moment in his career.