Marcel
Hirscher
Date of birth | March 2, 1989 |
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Birthplace | Annaberg-Lungötz |
Age | 36 |
Nationality | Austria |
Career start | 2008 |
Disciplines | Alpine Skiing Giantslalom / Alpine Skiing Slalom |
Within the space of two years, alpine skier Marcel Hirscher went from being relatively unknown on the professional scene to well and truly establishing himself as the undisputed king of the slalom slopes.
Between 2007 and 2009, Marcel enjoyed much success in the slalom, GS and Super G events at the Junior World Ski Championships, claiming a series of podiums that included three gold medals, two silvers and a bronze across all three disciplines.