In an interview in his home town of Afritz on Wednesday, the Carinthian ski star Matthias Mayer did not rule out a return to the Alpine Ski World Cup. Just before the turn of the year, the three-time Olympic champion surprised everyone with his sudden resignation. However, Mayer ruled out a comeback this season.
Almost five weeks ago, Mayer caused a bang in Austrian sport with his surprising resignation. He’s been “thinking about it for the past few days,” Mayer said on December 29 in Bormio and now has to say, “It’s time for me to retire from the Alpine World Cup” – more on that in Mayer declares his immediate resignation (sport.ORF.at; 29.12.2022).
Mayer: “Leave all options open”
In an interview with the ORF, the 32-year-old from Carinthia said on Wednesday that he was enjoying his retirement: “I have a lot more free time, but I’m on the skis privately, I’m doing ski tours, it’s to be enjoyed.” At ORF’s request Sports reporter Adi Niederkorn, whether retirement could also be a vacation, said Mayer, leaving all options open.
When asked whether a return to the Ski World Cup was no longer a hundred percent impossible, Mayer said he was satisfied with how things are at the moment: “It’s good, I want to leave some things open in the future.” Of course I will He was often asked about a comeback, Mayer said, “There is certainly no comeback for this season”. If there is no comeback, Mayer could also imagine a career as a consultant or trainer in skiing.