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. — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
It was necessary to organize my career to remain at the top level until Salt Lake City. — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
There is no pressure on me, I can take a lot of risks in the coming weeks. I feel free to ski the way… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
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… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
I planned to stop in 2002 after the Salt Lake City Olympics. I felt able to remain competitive another four years, and I wanted… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
This time, I took it easier. I stood up before it so as not to crash again. — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
My attitude on skis is different now. I have learned to put less pressure on myself and on the edges of my skis when… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
It was necessary to organize my career to remain at the top level until Salt Lake City. — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
I sat down with my trainers to check my past seasons and to see what could be done to keep me motivated and in… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
When you have won everything in your career, what's left? Why go on? — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
It's good to ski for fun, but I still want to win races as often as possible. — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
When I was a child, all I wanted was to enter the Austrian team and to compete on the World Cup tour. I had… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
