50 Quotes by Hermann Maier

It was really tough to race the GS a day after the downhill, but that’s over now. I’m looking forward for the rest of the season which is also quite interesting.

Being famous hasn’t made my life any easier. Every minute I’m dealing with the baby-sitters is one more minute I’m not training.

The crowd is wonderful. There is always a superb atmosphere in the finish area. It’s good for the World Cup. I missed it a lot when I had to rest and it’s so nice to be back here.

When you have won everything in your career, what’s left? Why go on?

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.