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After Marcel Hirscher, another former skiing superstar, Lindsey Vonn, wants to return to the World Cup after years of absence. Now Bernhard Russi is also talking about a comeback by Beat Feuz.
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- Will the next sensational return follow in the Ski World Cup? Bernhard Russi would at least trust Beat Feuz to make a successful comeback.
- When asked about this, Feuz said: “At the moment I don’t have to worry about this issue because I would only receive a wildcard from the FIS two years after my resignation.”
- Theoretically, a comeback in Wengen and Kitzbühel would be possible. “I’m very happy with my new life,” the 37-year-old tells “Blick”.
No other rider has had such an impact on the Downhill World Cup over the last ten years as Beat Feuz. Kugelblitz celebrated 13 World Cup victories in the premier discipline and won the small crystal ball four times in the downhill. Feuz also became world champion (2017) and Olympic champion (2022).
The Bernese Oberlander resigned in January 2023. “At some point it’s easy enough. I’ve had enough of skiing, experienced enough and achieved enough,” explained Feuz at the time. The father of two wants to devote more time to his family.
The comeback of Marcel Hirscher and the impending return of Lindsey Vonn are now making some ski fans dream of a sensational Feuz return. At least Bernhard Russi, who was also an absolute downhill pro in the 1970s.
“I could imagine that Beat Feuz will start again in the World Cup downhill on the Lauberhorn and, with his genius, be placed in the top 10, provided he is healthy and well trained,” said Russi recently in “Blick”. He believes that a Feuz comeback is unlikely, “but perhaps we should talk to him again.”
Feuz can’t imagine returning
When asked about the “look” at Russi’s statements, Feuz reacted: “At the moment I don’t have to worry about this issue because I would only receive a wildcard from the FIS two years after my resignation.”
His last race was on January 16, 2023 in Kitzbühel. The Lauberhorn descent will take place this season on January 18, 2025. Kitzbühel follows the weekend after. Purely theoretically, it would be possible that Feuz could compete in the two classics this season.
But only theoretically. “I really can’t imagine that I’ll take part in another World Cup race at the moment because I’m very happy with my new life,” explains the father of two.
A look at his Instagram channel shows that the 37-year-old is clearly enjoying life after his ski career. Feuz can be seen mountain biking, hiking – or even drinking beer in the swimming pool. He will still remain in the ski circus as an expert at SRF.
