Marcel Hirscher and his Erzberg experience: “Really crazy!”

The German motorcyclist Manuel Lettenbichler secured victory at the Erzbergrodeo on Sunday. In addition to the winner of this year's edition of the enduro spectacle, former ski superstar Marcel Hirscher also attracted everyone's attention in open-cast mining in Styria.

Hirscher competed for the first time. The 33-year-old from Salzburg, who ended his active skiing career in 2019, conquered 17 of the 27 checkpoints without outside help, which was prohibited for the first time this year. This meant that the eight-time overall World Cup winner on his Husqvarna was in the best fifth of the starting field after four hours when it was over on the iron mountain. His position reached 97th place. Only a few places ahead of him, Maximilian Zelger (91st) finished the Erzbergrodeo as the best South Tyrolean. “I am very satisfied, very happy.” Marcel Hirscher At the finish, Hirscher explained: “The difficulty at the beginning was getting into the race. I am very satisfied, very happy that I was able to achieve my performance and am already looking forward to next year.” Starting again next year The appearance on two wheels clearly demanded everything from the former winter sports ace. The Erzbergrodeo was “really crazy” and “very intense”, but he had a lot of fun. “When I look at the mountain now and think back to the last few days, all I can say is: Thank you, we’ll see you again next year!”

The best pictures of the Erzbergrodeo 2022: <a data-fancybox="gallery-test" class="spn-fancybox uk-inline first" href="https://s3-images.sportnews.bz/_images/scale/1400x800/img/2022/06/von-links-organisator-karl-katoch-der-zweitplatzierte-mario-roman-esp-sieger-manuel-lettenbichler-ger-und-der-drittplatzierte-trystan-hart-can.jpg" data-caption="Von links: Organisator Karl Katoch, der zweitplatzierte Mario Roman (ESP), Sieger Manuel Lettenbichler (GER) und der drittplatzierte Trystan Hart (CAN). © APA / ERWIN SCHERIAU" data-type="image">

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Marcel Hirscher and his Erzberg experience: “Really crazy!”

It was almost like it used to be on the ski slopes: at the Erzbergrodeo, the world's largest and most spectacular enduro festival, all eyes were on Marcel Hirscher. He was completely thrilled after his hellish ride on two wheels.

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