Swiss ski team celebrates triumph: Thomas Tumler crowns his comeback!

Swiss ski team celebrates triumph: Thomas Tumler crowns his comeback!

The Swiss ski team is celebrating a spectacular weekend in Beaver Creek! With Thomas Tumler's first World Cup victory, the 35-year-old crowned his success on Sunday. Tumler, who turned 35 on November 5, 2024, won the giant slalom, crowning his return to the top of the world ski sport. The Graubünden driver started with number 48 and showed his incredible talent by taking the lead after the first run and successfully defending it in the second run. The cheering in the team was huge, because how laola1.at reported that Justin Murisier and Marco Odermatt were also victorious before, ensuring a perfect record for the Swiss team in Beaver Creek.

Tumler emphasizes that this victory has enormous meaning for him. After a herniated disc in 2021, he had once flirted with retirement, but his return was marked by many challenges. “I wanted to quit in 2021. It was a difficult time,” said Tumler. The victory showed him that perseverance pays off. With an impressive first round and great nerves, he proved that he has arrived this season. Lucas Braathen, who finished second, just 12 hundredths of a second behind, also recognized the importance of the moment and stated: “I am stronger than before the comeback.” This shows that the competition in Beaver Creek had all its highlights, as well srf.ch reported.

The pressure is increasing

The pressure was enormous for Tumler, but he withstood it and triumphed against the competition. The second round was like a dream for him: “It’s nice that it pays off to never give up,” emphasized the new winner. Tumler was strong in the first run and finished with a lead, particularly enjoying the famous “Golden Eagle” section of the “Birds of Prey” course. Along with Tumler's victory, the entire Swiss team proved to be in impressive form in this competition - a sign that Beaver Creek will continue to have many great stories in the future.