Vincent Kriechmayr: I think of the end of the career - Olympics 2026 in sight!

Vincent Kriechmayr: I think of the end of the career - Olympics 2026 in sight!

Saalbach, Österreich - Vincent Kriechmayr, the Austrian speed star, made it clear after his impressive winning of the silver medal in the World Cup departure in Saalbach that he may be thinking about his end of his career. "At some point it's enough!" the 33-year-old said and said that he would stop when the fun of skiing is left behind and he no longer could be considered for the top positions. The 2026 Olympics in Italy, which will take place in Bormio, could not be excluded, 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 the departure and in the Super-G in recent years, is not only a hope for the Austrian men, but has already reached the podium in the Super-G twice this season. When he was addressed in an interview with Blue Sport, Kriechmayr explained that his greatest strength, the ability to concentrate and bundle his emotions, was also his weakness. This duality influences its sporting achievements and shapes its character. "Only because we do not skim off at the finish does not mean that we do not appreciate or like it," he quoted his teammate Manuel Feller and emphasized the team spirit among the athletes despite the external appearance, as from Bluewin.ch .

Kriechmayr seems to be trapped in increasingly intensive considerations during his career, which has already brought many successes, how long he can continue his career. The upcoming competitions will be crucial to see whether he can hope for the very big success again before entering the sports retirement.