Black and Franz: Fighting on the way back to the Ski World Cup!

Max Franz and Marco Schwarz, two Tyrolean ski stars, are the focus of intensive comeback training after they have suffered serious injuries. A year after his cruciate ligament rupture in Bormio, Marco Schwarz completed the first training sessions with the ÖSV slalom team in Gurgl. This progress is an important step towards his return to the World Cup. "I am just on the way home from Gurgl and was back with the team for the first time," said Schwarz in an interview with ORF. The 29-year-old, who led the overall World Cup before his fall, plans to gradually increase his training intensity and has a firm eye on the home world championship in Saalbach in February 2025. The speculation about a possible start in the World Cup on December 22nd in Alta Badia reinforce the anticipation-the day before, a documentary about his hard way back is on the air, which could be an indication of his comeback attempt for many, such as Today. reported.

The fighting spirit by Max Franz

Max Franz, 35 years old and another Carinthian hope carrier, has also tirelessly prepared for his return to the top alpine top port. After a dramatic fall in Copper Mountain, which led to serious injuries, he dared to take the first ski swings after 737 days without racing. According to the report of Skiweltcup.tv , Franz shows not only his physical strength with every step on the snow. "It is an incredible feeling to train between the gates again," he remarked, which illustrates the great importance of this sport in his life. While concrete plans for participation in competition are still standing, his progress will grow hope for an early comeback. His journey back into the ramp illustrates the courage and determination with which he fights against all resistance.