Marcel Hirscher Returns to Snow 9 Months After ACL Tear Alpine skiing legend Marcel Hirscher took his first turns on snow again this week—nine months after a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear abruptly ended his comeback season. The eight-time overall World Cup season title winner made a cautious yet joyful return at the SnowWorld indoor ski center in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. The 36-year-old Austrian ski racer had announced a […] Competition Julia Schneemann | September 7, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Cleared to Return—Again—with Wildcards, Olympic Hopes, and a Point to Prove Marcel Hirscher is back—again. The most dominant male skier in Alpine World Cup history has confirmed he will return to competition for the 2025–26 season, fully cleared by doctors and supported by a rare wildcard pathway created by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Related: ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscher’s Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Just six months ago, […] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscher’s Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Marcel Hirscher’s comeback season ended rather abruptly after the Dutch-Austrian ski racer suffered a torn ligament during training on the Reiteralm, Austria, on Monday, December 2. The 35-year-old athlete had staged a comeback to the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit after five years of retirement this season. For the comeback, Hirscher had switched nationality and competed for the Netherlands, his […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
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