Overview

• Venier announced the pregnancy with an Instagram video that showed an ultrasound image and a note that the baby is due in 2026.
• Multiple outlets identify Austrian skier Christian Walder as the father of the child.
• The couple intends to marry in September after a private at‑home proposal earlier this year.
• Venier ended her World Cup career on August 7 and has reiterated that the decision was not prompted by the pregnancy.
• Her retirement followed a career peak in February with Super-G gold and team bronze at the Saalbach world championships.