The money is there: resignation from Austria's ski team

Mathias Graf is one of the best ski crossers in Austria. It was only last summer that he switched from alpine skiing to this spectacular sport and immediately excelled. Eight victories in the European Cup, the second most important racing series, as well as the triumph in the overall ranking speak for themselves. But then the 26-year-old from Vorarlberg suddenly and unexpectedly announced his resignation in mid-July. “It’s just not financially viable for me anymore,” said Graf in an interview with the Krone newspaper .

This resignation has heated up tempers in Austria. Especially because with such achievements Graf would have been a serious medal candidate for the 2026 Olympic Games. “The decision is a catastrophe for us,” said Markus Gutenbrunner, the ÖSV ski cross manager, in an interview. Resignation from resignation Even then, Gutenbrunner announced that he wanted to talk to Graf again. And the ski crosser himself also said that Krone a few days after the resignation: “People from all over Austria contacted me. I didn't expect that and that definitely doesn't make it any easier for me to quit." Now it's clear: Graf has changed his mind and will continue to be active in professional sports.

Mathias Graf has a history as an alpine ski racer.

The reason for this is a sponsor who actively supports the former alpine skier (he raced to 2019th place in the Kitzbühel slalom in 18). Construction entrepreneur Thomas Hauff, the partner of Graf's mother-in-law Julie, has been Graf's main sponsor with his company in recent years, and now the commitment is being significantly expanded. Decision was 99,9 percent final “You are amazing, Tom,” writes an overjoyed Count on social media. “The decision to stop racing ski cross was 99,9 percent final for me. True to your motto, you also persuaded me not to hang up my skis just yet. Without people like you, many athletes would have to give up their dreams. In this case you are making a little athlete from Austria very happy.” Strong words, strong action!

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The money is there: resignation from Austria's ski team

A resignation has made waves in Austria's ski scene in recent days. Now there is a relent.

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