Matthias Mayer is planning a comeback as a forerunner – an eye on the World Ski Championships in Saalbach!

Matthias Mayer is planning a comeback as a forerunner – an eye on the World Ski Championships in Saalbach!

Excitement on the slopes of the Alps! Three-time Olympic champion Matthias Mayer (34) is planning a comeback, but initially as a precursor to the 2025 World Ski Championships in Saalbach. After his surprising resignation in December 2022, during which he also revealed his mental problems, Mayer made himself rare. He has now announced that he is training intensively and would like to compete in Super-G soon. This news has already caused excitement among ski fans and the media, as Mayer described his return as a "pleasure skier" who just wanted to enjoy the slopes for the time being, as he said in an interview with the Small newspaper revealed.

Mayer's comeback takes place parallel to the previous plans of ski icon Marcel Hirscher (35), who appears as a forerunner at the Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel. Hirscher took the opportunity to present his newly founded ski brand “Van Deer” on the challenging route. He explained: “The sporting appeal of conquering the Streif has always been on my list.” With several training rides under his belt and a bulging media sensation, Hirscher captured the public's attention. The return of his former rivals also caused various topics of conversation within the skiing circle. Mayer expressed skepticism: "I don't look at the precursors. If you really want to attract media attention, then of course you can do it that way," which further brought the different points of view between the two athletes into the spotlight.

While Hirscher is pursuing the adventure as a forerunner, the question remains whether Mayer will also actively return to racing. The bone of contention is not only personal health, but also the reaction of the ski community, which is looking forward to the developments. The return of these pole position figures will certainly be a highlight of the coming winter season, which will only further fuel the anticipation for next year's World Cup.