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The overall winner in the previous season’s Slalom World Cup said: “Suddenly you worry about something much more important than returning to the sport. It’s important to remember these moments. We have to have respect for the sport and respect for the athletes. Kitzbühel is , what it is today, because we are putting our lives at risk.”
Braathen added: “It gives you a new perspective on this sport. We are here in Kitzbühel to celebrate the art of sport. But in a hundredth of a second you are not doing your job optimally and can be out with a life-threatening injury.”
The 23-year-old was allowed to drive on the infamous Streif before the races. “I was allowed to slide down the most famous passages of the World Cup tour: the Mausefalle, the steep slope, the edge of the Hausberg. It was an incredible experience for me. I’m usually on the Ganslernhang often, and when I see where the boys throw themselves down, I have great respect.” , he said.
As far as his future plans are concerned, Braathen, who unexpectedly ended his career before the season, did not want to commit himself. “I will do what fills me with the greatest possible joy. If it is something creative, then so be it. And if it is skiing, then so be it. I do what makes me and is the happiest open for my next trip,” said the Norwegian.
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Braathen with numerous projects
However, Braathen admitted that he partially missed the World Cup circus. “When I see Sarrazin jumping on the barriers here and letting out a scream of joy in front of the crowd, I miss it. I love that energy the most,” he said.
Nevertheless, he also has numerous plans for the future outside of racing. “I design clothing. But I also work with Atomic to design equipment and do creative projects together. And I’m working with Red Bull on some cool projects that show skiing in a different way,” he revealed.
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