After Olympic silver for Austria: snowboard star announced retirement

Payer announces his resignation: “There’s a bit of melancholy about it”

“Of course it is too some melancholy “But after 16 seasons in the World Cup it is the right time and feels right,” said Payer.

“The Olympic Games with winning the silver medal were one incredibly beautiful happy ending and a cool end to a brilliant time in which I was able to experience a lot,” said Payer in the association’s release.

“Motivational boost for the next generation”

She was pleased that the parallel giant slalom remains in the Olympic program and that there will be a second medal decision in 2030 with a mixed team competition: “This is for them Sport of existential importance and at the same time an enormous one Motivational boost for the next generationsaid Payer, who wants to continue to be involved in youth work at the Simonhöhe base in the future.

Payer, who is also a successful snowboarder Alexander Payer is married, only took part in the Olympic Games once. It had the 2018 edition because of one serious injury missed (broken fibula, torn syndesmotic ligament), 2022 due to a positive corona test result.

“It wasn’t always easy to get back on track after injuries and setbacks – that took a lot of energy. But the sport has also given me a lot in return. I’m thinking of the home races at Simonhöhe, where I was able to celebrate four World Cup victories.”