Stefan Luitz says goodbye to the World Cup after 15 years!
Stefan Luitz says goodbye to the World Cup after 15 years!
Schwaben, Deutschland - Stefan Luitz, the 33-year-old ski racer from Swabia, ends his career in the Ski World Cup after 15 years. His resignation was announced by Instagram, where Luitz describes that this decision was difficult and emotional for him. In his contribution, he reflects on the formative experiences that competitive sports left in his life. "This trip shaped me," says the athlete and speaks of both the heights and the depths of his career.
During his career, Luitz was able to reach a total of ten podium places in the World Cup, including a World Cup victory. His special successes also include two World Cup bronze medals with the team and participation in the 2014 Olympics. He achieved outstanding performances, especially in giant slalom, but his career was not without setbacks. The toughest injuries, including several cruciate ligament tears, a cut muscle and ligament tears, questioned its mental strength. The intervertebral disc operation, which forced him to cancel the 2022 Olympic Games, marks another low point of his sporting career.
personal challenges in competitive sports
In retrospect, Luitz emphasizes how important mental strength is in the difficult times of competitive sports. The constant pressure to overcome setbacks and defeat doubts is part of the everyday life of a top athlete. "It was not only the injuries that challenged me, but also the constant pressure associated with this career," he explains and gives insights into the less illuminated dark sides of the sport.Luitz has announced that it will start a new chapter without a start number. While he leaves the challenges he lived through during his career, he looks back on the many memories that accompanied him during this intensive journey with gratitude. His resignation not only marks the end of an impressive career, but also the beginning of a new phase of life for the former ski racer.
For many fans and companions, Stefan Luitz remains in the memory as an example of perseverance and passion, while he is preparing for new challenges beyond the illustration.
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