AJ Ginnis changes to Van-Deer: starting shot for new ski adventures!

AJ Ginnis changes to Van-Deer: starting shot for new ski adventures!

In a remarkable turn in alpine sport, Laola1 Change to Van-Deer-Kiern next season. Ginnis, who took a place in the Slalom-Weltspitze in the 20222/23 season, is the fourth newcomer to Marcel Hirscher's World Cup team, after Max Franz, Christoph Krenn and Florian Neumayer.

At 30 years, Ginnis 2020 changed nationality and competed for Greece. The highlight of his career was the winning of the 2023 World Cup silver medal in Méribel, where he was only lost to Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen. The move to Van-Deer represents a specific cut into the athlete's career, which was previously connected to Fischer-Kiers for almost 30 years. Ginnis emotionally commented on Instagram about the change and described Fischer as part of his identity.

background of the change

ginnis has a close connection with Fischer that goes back to his childhood. He has been wearing this skis since 1996 and describes the brand as a “part of his life”. His father's career was also closely linked to Fischer. The change comes at a time when fishermen runs a austerity course and the contracts of several athletes, including Daniel Yule and the world champion Raphael Haaser, have not extended, who are also looking for alternatives, such as ski racing reported.

ginnis ’last season ended early after only two races because of a knee injury that took him out of the competition. Nevertheless, he has clear plans for a return to the competition with Van-Deer. His goal remains to participate in the Winter Olympic Games 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo after missing the games in 2022 due to an ACL injury.

A look at the coming season

The upcoming winter sports season promises exciting highlights as part of the Olympic Games. The World Cup season start of the giant slalom drivers begins on October 25th and 26th in Sölden, followed by other important competitions such as the Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel and the Nightrace in Schladming, according to the information from Sportschau .

• season start the giant slalom driver: 25./26. October in Sölden
• Hahnenkammrennen in Kitzbühel
• nightrace in Schladming
• race in Adelboden and Wengen

It will be important for the athletes to prepare optimally for the games. Ginnis ‘Switching to Van-Deer and the changes in the coaching team reflect the dynamics that prevails in the preparatory phase of the athletes with regard to the Olympics. The entire winter sports year is also shaped by the challenges and successes of other sports, which increases interest and anticipation for the upcoming competitions.