Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian alpine ski racer, announced his retirement from professional skiing in September 2019. Widely regarded as one of the greatest ski racers of all time, he won eight consecutive overall World Cup titles from 2012 to 2019 and earned multiple gold medals in World Championships and the Olympics. His decision to retire was influenced by a desire to focus on his personal life and the toll that competitive skiing had taken on his body. Hirscher remains a significant figure in the sport, known for his incredible technique and achievements.
