Gold rush in Oberperfuss: Stephanie Venier experiences her skiing fairytale!

Gold rush in Oberperfuss: Stephanie Venier experiences her skiing fairytale!

Hundreds of cheerers flocked to Oberperfuss on Friday evening to celebrate the medal ceremony for the new Super-G world champion Stephanie Venier. The 31-year-old Tyrolean won the gold medal at the Alpine Ski World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm and thus secured a place in the history books. Venier is the oldest athlete to ever win gold medals in this discipline. This achievement is all the more remarkable because she achieved it despite chronic knee problems that massively hindered her career. She won her last medal eight years ago in St. Moritz, where she took silver in the downhill, reports tirol.orf.at.

An unexpected turn of events

Venier's triumph came as a surprise, especially since she ignored medical advice that suggested surgery. "I was really struggling with myself. I wasn't ready to start at all," she said, speaking of a surreal feeling when her time showed the best on the big scoreboard. Despite fluctuating performances in the World Cup at the beginning of the season, she triumphed and left all her competitors behind. Her strong performance in St. Anton, where she took second place in the Super-G, already indicated that she has the potential to be at the top bluewin.ch reported.

The Championnat not only provided sporting enthusiasm, but was also based on Venier's unconventional decisions, as her life partner Christian Walder and other supporters cheered her on in her decision. Walder, a downhill specialist with injury problems of his own, stood by Venier during her most difficult times. Even her strict diet, which includes no fruits or vegetables, raises questions, but her success leaves us amazed. Stephanie Venier has proven that with determination and support you can win against all odds.