Meet Marcel Hirscher: All about the two-time Olympic champion making his comeback after 5 years at the Alpine Skiing World Cup

Marcel Hirscher is an Austrian-born Alpine skier and two-time Olympic gold medalist, who is set for a comeback at the 2024-25 Alpine Skiing World Cup. In the upcoming season, Hirscher will represent his mother's country Netherlands.

Hirscher last graced a Skiing World Cup event in 2019 where he won the overall, giant slalom, and slalom titles. Later that year, Hirscher retired from the sport. Now, as Hirscher returns after five years, he will look to pose a tough challenge to the defending champion, Marco Odermatt.

Moreover, he will also have his eyes on his ninth overall World Cup title. On this note, let's know more about the former World champion, Marcel Hirscher.

Marcel Hirscher's family and hometown

Hirscher during a slalom event at the 2019 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup (Image via: Getty Images)

Hirscher was born in the town of Hallein in Salzburg, Austria on March 2, 1989, to Ferdinand and Sylvia Hirscher. He has a younger brother, Leon Hirscher. His father introduced him to the world of skiing and was also his mentor and guide in the early years. Marcel also has two children with his divorced wife, Laura Hirscher.

Marcel Hirscher's education details

Hirscher during a giant slalom event at the 2016 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup (Image via: Getty Images)

Hirscher spent his early skiing years at his father's school in their native village. Following this, he went to Bad Hofgastein's Ski Management school and remained till 2007.

Marcel Hirscher's other achievements in his career

Hirscher during his performance at the 2014 Winter Olympics (Image via: Getty Images)

Hirscher, 35, is one of the most decorated male skiers in the history of the discipline. Across his decorated career, he has clinched numerous prestigious titles including three Olympic medals, two gold, and a silver.

The Salzburg native also has an impressive feat of seven gold medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships. Besides, he also has four silver medals to his name in this event.

Hirscher's dominance in the Skiing World Cup was second to none during his prime years. He has registered 67 World Cup wins so far in his career, which places him second on the men's all-time list of having the most World Cup wins. He is just behind Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark, who leads the chart with 86 victories.

Hirscher also won eight consecutive overall World Cup titles from 2012-19. His other achievements include winning six medals at the Junior World Championships.