Vincent Kriechmayr: I’m thinking about the end of my career – the 2026 Olympics are in sight!”

Vincent Kriechmayr: I’m thinking about the end of my career – the 2026 Olympics are in sight!”

Vincent Kriechmayr, the Austrian speed star, has made it clear he may be considering retiring after his impressive silver medal win in the World Championships downhill in Saalbach. “At some point it’s enough!” said the 33-year-old and expressed that he would stop when the fun of skiing wears off and he is no longer considered for the top places. Not ruling out the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy, which will take place in Bormio, this could ultimately be his last major competition, as krone.at reported.

A champion with perspective

Kriechmayr, who has shone as a world champion in downhill and super-G in recent years, is not only a beacon of hope for the Austrian men, but has already reached the podium in the super-G twice this season. When asked in an interview with blue Sport, Kriechmayr explained that his greatest strength, the ability to concentrate and concentrate his emotions, was also his weakness. This duality influences his sporting achievements and shapes his character. “Just because we don’t kiss each other at the finish doesn’t mean that we don’t value or like each other,” he quoted his teammate Manuel Feller, emphasizing the team spirit among the athletes despite their external appearance bluewin.ch emerges.

During his career, which has already brought many successes, Kriechmayr also seems to be caught up in increasingly intensive considerations about how long he can continue his career. The coming competitions will be crucial to see whether he can hope for great success again before he retires from the sport.