World Champion and a 19-time World Cup winner Michael Walchhofer joins the American Downhillers to share his ideas on the Bormio course, which he received 3 times over his profession. He additionally talks about his experiences with the Austrian Crew: Hermann Maier, Stefan Eberharter, Fritz Strobl, and Hans Knauss. Walchhofer acknowledged, “Generally we labored collectively greater than others… On the finish of the day, it’s not simple to share all the data you bought about tools and different issues.” Walchhofer shares some particular recollections of the World Cup, together with preventing with Daron and Bode Miller for the Downhill Title.Within the podcast, in addition they speak about:
How Michael grew up “bombing” his residence mountain of Schladming along with his buddies
How arduous it was to get a World Cup spot on the profitable Austrian Crew
Rising up free-skiing and enjoying round on cross-country skis quite than coaching gates
Describing the Bormio course as “demanding” and it’s essential to have all the abilities
One in every of Michael’s secrets and techniques to profitable Bormio was having confidence on the backside of the course
The totally different spots on the observe the place Michael and Daron received their races at Bormio
Their view on snowboarding with strain
Michael’s relationship with Bode and snowboarding underneath strain
Why Michael eats loads of meals at breakfast
You possibly can hear the Podcast on Apple, Spotify or on the ELITEAM Youtube Channel.Due to our Sponsors; Ski Racing Media, ADL Ski Membership, WEND WAX, ELITEAM Camps and the American Downhiller Coaching Camps!Thanks for listening. Contact us at in*********@*****AM.com.
