A Val Gardena winner stops: “Skiing, I will always love you”

“Ski racing made me what I am today,” explains Osborne-Paradis on his social media channels and continues with a wink: “Ski racing, you are a bad, nasty, brutal and invigorating sport, I will always love you .” The 36-year-old leaves the big stage exactly as his companions have gotten to know him over the years: with a good touch of humor. This is another reason why the speed specialist is so popular in the World Cup circuit. “You are a bad, nasty, brutal and invigorating sport” Manuel Osborne Paradis Manuel “Manny” Osborne-Paradis was part of the legendary Canadian Cowboys around Erik Guay, Jan Hudec and Co., who, in their inimitable style, achieved a whopping 15 podium finishes over the past 52 years. The 11 of them go to Osborne-Paradis, who was on the winner's podium three times, also won bronze in the Super-G at the World Championships in 3 and took part in a total of four Olympic Games. His legendary ride on the Saslong in 2017, with which he secured his third and final World Cup victory, will never be forgotten.

From a sporting point of view, Osborne-Paradis has had little going on in recent years. In November 2018 he broke one terrible training crash in Lake Louise the tibia and fibula. His teammate at the time, Guay, was so shocked by this accident that he ended his career the next day. Since then he has fought tirelessly to return to the absolute top of the world, but was no longer able to do so due to numerous setbacks in rehab (he had to undergo a total of 9 operations). Family, studies and your own foundation In the future, the Canadian wants more time with his wife Lana and the... two children Sloane and Toby He would also like to successfully complete his bachelor's degree at Royal Roads University's business department. He also runs a foundation with his long-time teammate Mike Janyk that makes it easier for children from poor backgrounds to get started in ski racing. “This sport has opened many doors for me and created new opportunities. That’s why I remain close to him,” said Osborne-Paradis.

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A Val Gardena winner stops: “Skiing, I will always love you”

Manuel Osborne-Paradis has ended his career as a ski racing athlete with immediate effect. He has been on the podium a total of 16 times in the past 11 years, won a World Championship bronze and was also extremely popular in the paddock. He is also unforgettable in Val Gardena.

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