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World Champion Stephanie Venier Marries Christian Walder in Alpine Ceremony

Following her 2025 Super-G world title, she retired in August, expecting a child in 2026.

Overview

  • The couple wed on Wednesday at the Stöttlalm on the Mieminger Plateau near Innsbruck, sharing photos and a romantic caption on Instagram.
  • Venier has officially taken her husband's surname but told supporters she will continue to appear publicly as "Stephi Venier."
  • She ended her World Cup career in August after a season capped by Super-G gold at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, where she also earned team bronze.
  • The pair announced a pregnancy on Instagram, with their first child due in 2026.
  • Walder, hindered by past injuries and last racing in December 2023, has spoken about attempting a comeback with Olympic ambitions.