Henrik von Appen in the comeback: The Chilean ski star grabs gold!

Henrik von Appen in the comeback: The Chilean ski star grabs gold!

Bruneck, Italien - The Chilean ski racer Henrik von Appen made a name for himself in the competition scene, and that impressively! At a World Cup race in Lake Louise on November 27, 2022, Appen landed in 18th place with the start number 41 and thus secured valuable World Cup points as the first athlete from Chile. He left some of the best skiers like Dominik Paris and Beat Feuz. This historical moment marked the beginning of his international competitive career, which has now led him to over 80 starts in the World Cup, whereby he grabbed from the points, like laola1.at unveiled.

a stony path to the Comeback

After a serious injury that he suffered from a training run in Beaver Creek in December 2023, Appen was out of the following season. A cruciate ligament tear ended for the time being. But Henrik did not give up: after seven months of rehabilitation period, he turned back surprisingly strongly and celebrated his comeback in Val Gardena in December. Thanks to his determination, the 30-year-old has experienced pain-free times and now wants to take the next step at the upcoming World Ski Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

With his amazing life path, from Appen shows that skiing also finds space in South America. Growing up in Santiago, he is not only a talented driver, but also wants to proudly represent the Chilean flag in international skiing. His successes, including participation in four Olympic Games and several world championships, have opened the doors to a world in which skiing is by no means considered usual. "I am the best skier in South America," he affirmed. The commitment with which Appen lives his passion will help him to motivate other young athletes in Chile, to gain a foothold in such a European sport as skiing, condor.cl .