Hermann Maier

For the moment, the snow is quite wet and soft. If it was hard or icy, it would be a perfect downhill for my style, because I could fight even harder. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#could #downhill #even #fight #hard

Franz Klammer was my great idol in my younger years. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#idol #years #younger

I have a strong lead so far, and I would be proud to win it because it remains the summit for a skier. I also aim to collect several smaller crystal trophies at Are, especially the GS Cup. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#also #because #collect #crystal #cup

I lost races because I wanted too much to win them in beating my rivals. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#because #i #lost #much #races

I planned to stop in 2002 after the Salt Lake City Olympics. I felt able to remain competitive another four years, and I wanted to stop while I'm still at the top. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#after #another #city #competitive #felt

I sat down with my trainers to check my past seasons and to see what could be done to keep me motivated and in good shape. I had to find a new motivation, a new momentum. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#could #done #down #find #good

I still have many goals left, especially the Overall World Cup standings. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#especially #goals #i #left #many

I still have more to fight for in the coming years. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#fight #i #more #still #years

I trained well this week but I think it will take some time until I recover my best rhythm in this specialty. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#i #i think #recover #rhythm #some

I like to win. If I lose, I'm not very happy. ↗

— Hermann Maier

#i #like #lose #very #win