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Andreas Prommegger: Fighting spirit and hope after difficult times!
Andreas Prommegger reflects on his career and the challenges that have shaped his family. He is planning a possible participation in the Olympics in 2026.
Andreas Prommegger: Fighting spirit and hope after difficult times!
Andreas Prommegger, the Austrian snowboard ace, surprises the sports world with his impressive return to the slopes, despite his age of 44. After announcing in 2022 that the Beijing Olympics would be his last big stage, he now seems full of enthusiasm. In an interview, Prommegger expressed his gratitude to still be among the best in the world. “It's not a given that you can still drive extremely successfully at 44,” said the Salzburg native, who has successfully mastered life's challenges, especially the serious illness of his wife Susanne, who fought against breast cancer raiffeisenzeitung.at reported.
The difficult times did not break the family, but strengthened it. Prommegger stated: “Nothing happens without a reason.” Despite the personal challenges, he was able to achieve remarkable success last season, becoming vice world champion and second overall in the World Cup. He views his sporting career with a certain amount of pride, namely his 20th World Cup victory, which makes him the record holder of all active drivers. He plans to also take part in the 2026 Olympics in Italy if he qualifies. He is assured of the support of his family and sponsors, as he spoke to the kleinezeitung.at explained.
A look at the Olympic Games
Prommegger has an eventful history at the Olympic Games. His participation so far has been characterized by high expectations and pressure. Although he often didn't get the results he wanted, he looks back on his experiences with a positive feeling. “Sometimes it’s no longer about winning, it’s just about switching off your head,” he reflects on the mental strain. He is also optimistic about future challenges, even if he is not sure whether Beijing will really be his last big adventure. “I’m not ruling it out, but I don’t want to commit to it either,” he sums up.
With this attitude, Andreas Prommegger stands strong not only as an athlete, but also as a person. His story is one of courage, overcoming and the constant pursuit of success, even under the most adverse circumstances.