Overview
- Hirschbühl confirmed an immediate end to his career in an emotional Instagram post, calling it time to start a new chapter.
- The Vorarlberg native has competed on the World Cup circuit since 2014 and built his reputation as a slalom specialist.
- Career highlights include a Parallel World Cup victory in Lech/Zürs in November 2021 and a team silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in Åre.
- After a long injury layoff, he returned in the 2024/25 season but failed to score in three starts, with his last race in Wengen ending in a DNF.
- His exit removes an experienced option from Austria’s technical squad just before the season opener in Sölden.