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
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
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
This time, I took it easier. I stood up before it so as not to crash again. — Hermann Maier Copy Share
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
It was necessary to organize my career to remain at the top level until Salt Lake City. — Hermann Maier Copy Share
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
It's good to ski for fun, but I still want to win races as often as possible. — Hermann Maier Copy Share
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
I'm quite excited to think that I will run the Olympic race here next year. — Hermann Maier Copy Share
As the time goes by, you change, your learn new things, your attitude is different. For the moment, I'm still enjoying ski racing so… — Hermann Maier Copy Share
At my age, you need to verify that everything is fine. I put a lot of pressure on my body, and I feel sometimes… — Hermann Maier Copy Share
