Mix and Match: Exploring new chapters after a skiing career

After retiring from a ski career, athletes often embark on new adventures and pursuits in life. This mix and match of new experiences can be both exciting and challenging.

Here's a quick update on the new life of the skiers who shone on the white circus not so long ago:

Commentary and media: Some athletes decide to move into sports commentary or the media. While Tina Weirather (LIE) is well known to the Swiss media for her role as an expert at SRF, it's now Beat Feuz's (SUI) turn to join SRF's backstage team. Refining every possible medal during his career, the former skier known as "Kugelblitz" hopes to have the right eye to provide insightful commentary throughout the winter.

Family and personal life: A career as a skier demands certain choices, and women know that their life as a mother has to wait a little.

Many athletes take advantage of their retirement to take a step forward in their personal lives by becoming mothers.

Freshly married a year ago, Tina Weirather (LIE) and her husband are expecting their first child.

Last March, Austrian Tamara Tippler announced a happy event and decided to end her season prematurely. She is now the mother of a little Mia.

Mother of little Henry since June 2021, Anna Veith (AUT) and her husband have just announced that they are expecting their second child.

Coaching and mentoring: Many retired athletes become coaches or mentors, and Matthias Mayer (AUT) has also decided to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of skiers.

The three-time Olympic champion will be working closely with his former team-mates, bringing all his expertise to bear.