Marcel Hirscher is an Austrian alpine skier considered one of the greatest athletes in the sport. Born on March 2, 1989, in Annaberg-Lungötz, Austria, Hirscher dominated the alpine skiing scene for much of the 2010s.
Highlights of Marcel Hirscher‘s career:
- FIS Alpine Ski World Cup: Hirscher won the overall World Cup title eight times consecutively from 2012 to 2019, setting a record. He exceeded expectations with his versatility and skill across all alpine disciplines, including slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and combined.
- World Championships: He also secured several gold medals at the Alpine Ski World Championships, solidifying his status as a global champion.
- Olympic Games: At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Hirscher won two gold medals, in giant slalom and alpine combined, achieving a major milestone in his career that he had long aimed for.
Marcel Hirscher is admired for his impeccable technique, exceptional focus, and consistency on the slopes. He is considered one of the most complete and dominant skiers in alpine skiing history and continues to inspire the new generation of skiers, both Austrian and international.
Number of victories at the Critérium de la Première Neige: 7
