Nina Ortlieb fights back: Will the big ski comeback come in February?

Nina Ortlieb fights back: Will the big ski comeback come in February?

Nina Ortlieb, the 28-year-old ski racer from Vorarlberg, is fighting her way back into competition after a serious injury. In December 2023, she suffered a broken tibia and fibula while driving into St. Moritz. After over 20 operations, Ortlieb never lost faith in her comeback. Her big goal is a medal at the home World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in February. Despite challenges such as the arduous climbing of stairs and ongoing training adjustments, she is optimistic about the future. “I am firmly convinced that I can make it back to the top,” said the downhill silver medalist at the 2023 World Cup in an interview with LAOLA1. LAOLA1 reported that despite all her physical limitations, she continued to dedicate herself to skiing with passion and willpower.

Manuel Lettenbichler triumphs

In the world of extreme enduro, Manuel Lettenbichler made history again by securing his third consecutive world title, despite injury. At the Hixpania in Spain he achieved a remarkable performance with a third place. After a spectacular race that began in a stone cave near Aguilar de Campoo, Lettenbichler had to push himself to the limit. A bad fall led to further problems, but he was not discouraged and fought his way to the finish. "Giving up was not an option. I'm happy that it's over now and that I still managed to get on the podium," he said after the race. Speedweek reported that Lettenbichler's spirited effort and resilience enabled him to claim victory in the overall World Championship standings.

While the end of the race was challenging for Lettenbichler, Billy Bolt dominated, winning the main race comfortably. With an impressive performance and strategic driving style, he left competition like Mario Roman and the injured Lettenbichler behind. Bolt crossed the finish line with a time of 2:08:55 hours, crowning his season. The competition, peppered with technical challenges and demanding passages, once again put the riders' skills in the foreground and at the same time celebrated the spirit of hard enduro.