SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Confirmed: Hirscher gets wildcard for comeback

» Updated: 07 October 2024, 20:44

» Published: 27 September 2024

Confirmed: Hirscher gets wildcard for comeback
Photo: Kerstin Joensson/AP/TT

In the spring, the former alpine star Marcel Hirscher decided to make a comeback. The Austrian will compete for the Netherlands this winter, which is his mother's country of birth.

It is now clear that he will receive a wildcard, which means he avoids competing for a decent starting number in the World Cup. He will start directly after the top 30.

The International Ski Federation (Fis) decided in July on the new rule, that skiers who have taken a break for a few years can be awarded a wildcard. The advantage of the starting number is valid for one season.

The 35-year-old retired in 2019 after winning the overall World Cup eight years in a row. His list of merits also includes two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, and 67 World Cup victories.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Ullmark praised in Boston: "Goosebumps"
1 MIN READ

Ullmark praised in Boston: "Goosebumps"

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best
3 MIN READ

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best

Messi's Miami knocked out after major upset
1 MIN READ

Messi's Miami knocked out after major upset

Nylander delivered a solo raid
1 MIN READ

Nylander delivered a solo raid

Winnipeg sets new NHL record
1 MIN READ

Winnipeg sets new NHL record

Åhman/Hellvig Suffer Shock Defeat in Rio
1 MIN READ

Åhman/Hellvig Suffer Shock Defeat in Rio

Gauff wins WTA final – after comeback
1 MIN READ

Gauff wins WTA final – after comeback

City Lost Fourth in a Row – Liverpool Pulls Away
2 MIN READ

City Lost Fourth in a Row – Liverpool Pulls Away

The Women's Crown Fell to Finland - Despite the Festive Atmosphere
1 MIN READ

The Women's Crown Fell to Finland - Despite the Festive Atmosphere

The Swede took his seventh World Championship title
1 MIN READ

The Swede took his seventh World Championship title

Beat the buddy – to historic final
2 MIN READ

Beat the buddy – to historic final

"Hoping They've Brought Enough Beer"
2 MIN READ

"Hoping They've Brought Enough Beer"

Wrote History – Three Weeks After Birth
2 MIN READ

Wrote History – Three Weeks After Birth

"Hoping they've brought enough beer"
2 MIN READ

"Hoping they've brought enough beer"

The Swede at the top – can win 16 million
1 MIN READ

The Swede at the top – can win 16 million

Victory in the Farewell: "It feels completely crazy"
3 MIN READ

Victory in the Farewell: "It feels completely crazy"

Confirmed: Real Star Seriously Injured
1 MIN READ

Confirmed: Real Star Seriously Injured

The Star on His Depression: "Lost My Spark"
2 MIN READ

The Star on His Depression: "Lost My Spark"

Umeå FC's Success: Clear for the Superettan
1 MIN READ

Umeå FC's Success: Clear for the Superettan

Penalty misses by Three Crowns – fell to Switzerland
1 MIN READ

Penalty misses by Three Crowns – fell to Switzerland