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Stephanie Venier Announces 2026 Pregnancy and September Wedding

Venier says the retirement was unrelated to the pregnancy, following a standout season capped by Super-G gold.

Overview

  • The alpine world champion revealed the news on Instagram with an ultrasound video, noting the baby is due in 2026.
  • She is expecting her first child with partner Christian Walder.
  • The couple plans to marry in September 2025.
  • Venier clarified in remarks reported by Kleine Zeitung that her retirement was not prompted by the pregnancy.
  • The announcement comes after her Super-G world title in Saalbach-Hinterglemm and retirement following 169 World Cup starts.