Nicolas Gstrein: Tyrolean ski talent at the age of 22 Surprisingly out!

Nicolas Gstrein: Tyrolean ski talent at the age of 22 Surprisingly out!

The Austrian ski racing driver Nicolas Gstrein surprisingly ended his career at the age of only 22. He announced this decision today via Instagram and expressed that he struggled for a long time with this serious choice. Grein, the son of the former Olympic champion Bernhard Gstrein, completely retired from active sport after publishing his announcement on his social channels.

During his career, Grein was able to look back on an impressive young talent. Among other things, he celebrated six victories at FIS races and achieved 14 podium places. His most important success was the victory in the slalom at the Hungarian championships, which he celebrated in March. Despite these successes, however, he could not prevail in the European Cup and completed a total of 14 starts in this series.

gratitude and new perspectives

Nicolas Gstrein spoke of the unforgettable moments and friendships that he was able to experience in skiing. He hopes to discover a new passion that gives him as much pleasure as skiing. After a hip surgery in 2024, he started studying that opened up new perspectives.

The resignation of Gstrein comes in the middle of a wave of young resignation in winter sports. This raises questions about the future of the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV), since the departures could have long -term effects on the association's competitiveness. Gstreins resignation is not the only one, because in spring 2025 other athletes such as Markus Eisenbichler and Johannes Thingnes Bö also decided to end their careers.

A look at the resignation in winter sports

The list of athletes who end their career before the upcoming Olympic Games is impressive. In addition to Grein, there are several prominent names: Markus Eisenbichler, who recently ended his 20-year career in the DSV squad, as well as the biathletes Johannes and Tarjei Bö, who give up their careers for family reasons. Jarl Magnus Riiber, a Nordic combinator, also explained the retreat from active sport due to health problems and other athletes.

The emerging resignations could change the landscape of winter sports sustainably, especially since many of these athletes not only enjoy sporting success, but also great popularity. Nicola's Grein's resignation is not only a loss for the ÖSV, but also lets the entire community feel the departures of young talents in winter sports.