Austrian Ski Champion Retires

8th August 2025

Stephanie Venier won a gold and silver at the World Championships in Saalbach last winter.

The 31 year old has raced on the World Cup circuit for the past 12 years.

She had 54 top-ten finishes, including three victories and nine additional podiums

“The thought of ending my career isn’t new — it’s been growing inside me for a while,” Venier said.

“But I wanted to take the time I needed for such a major decision, because once it’s made, there’s no turning back for me.

“The deep will and determination required for elite sport just hasn’t been there in recent months in the way I expect from myself.

“My biggest dream was to win a medal at the home World Championships in Saalbach — and with a gold and a bronze, I more than fulfilled that.

Even though the Olympic Games are coming up next year, now feels like exactly the right time to bring my racing career to a close.

“I look back on what I’ve achieved with great satisfaction,” she added.

 

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