Kriechmayr back in the ski race: Fit for the home World Cup after injury!

Kriechmayr back in the ski race: Fit for the home World Cup after injury!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - Vincent Kriechmayr, the Upper Austrian ski star, is back in the race! After an inner ligament strain in the knee, which he pulled on the Lauberhorn descent, the injury put him out of action for almost two and a half weeks. The 33-year-old contacted the Saalbach-Hinterglemm skiing championship in time. "I am pleased that I'm back," said Kriechmayr and gave the all -clear about his serious injury. Compared to some colleagues who have more serious symptoms, his blessing seems to be comparatively harmless, like Laola1.at reported.

Although Kriechmayr had to rethink the Super-G in Kitzbühel a few days after his injury, he was guided by his euphoria. "In retrospect, of course, it was completely naive that I believed that it works," reflected the double world champion from 2021. He was able to train a lot during dry training and felt fit the day before. "I definitely didn't want to have the thoughts that it might have been possible," said Kriechmayr, as well as Krone reported.

In the past few weeks, Kriechmayr has learned to show patience what was obviously difficult for him. "I thought I was patient, but apparently I wasn't enough," he said, optimistically looking at the upcoming competitions. The experienced athlete, who was able to collect two second places in the Super-G this season, is considered one of the hottest medal candidates at the World Cup. "My knee feels good now, I'm almost 90 to 100 percent again," added the speed specialist. With a fresh vigor after the injury -related break, he is ready for the competition and has the hope of another podium.