Overview
- The 36-year-old announced on Instagram that he will skip all remaining races this winter and the upcoming Olympics.
- He said his current speed is not at World Cup level after a two-week layoff for a calf injury over the holidays.
- His attempted return last season ended after three World Cup starts due to a torn cruciate ligament in his knee.
- Hirscher resumed competition in 2024 to represent the Netherlands, targeting an Olympic return at Milan-Cortina.
- He plans to continue training with the goal of attempting a World Cup return next season.