Marco Odermatt was also surprised by the 35-year-old Salzburg player’s plans. “At first I thought it was a joke,” said the man from Nidwalden to “Blick”. However, he thinks it’s “cool” that Hirscher is coming back. “This is fantastic for the international reputation of skiing, especially since Marcel will be skiing for the Netherlands in the future.”
It is unclear when exactly the two exceptional athletes will meet for the first time on the racing track. Hirscher has not yet commented on his exact plans. However, ski fans can hardly wait for the duel between the three and eight-time winners of the overall World Cup.
After such a long break and at the age of 35, will Hirscher still be able to stand up to Odermatt in his prime as a racing driver? In any case, Odermatt sees the pressure on his side. “Actually, I can only lose in this duel with Hirscher,” admits the Olympic champion and world champion in giant slalom to “Blick”.
Odermatt’s reasoning for this: “In recent years the question has been asked countless times as to who is the greater racing driver: Hirscher or me? If I were to be slower in the best phase of my career than Marcel, who is coming back from ski retirement, that would The answer to this question is definitely not in my favor.”
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