When the 59-year-old Toni Giger ended his employment with the Austrian Ski Association ÖSV two weeks ago after 33 years, the surprise was great. Especially since the sports director put a question mark behind his future plans. Now the suspicion of insiders seems to be confirmed that Giger will use his extensive know-how in the Red Bull’s (ski) stable in the future.
In an interview with the Salzburger Nachrichten, the man from Salzburg confirmed his move to Red Bull, where, as manager in the “Global Sports” division, he will be responsible for Marcel Hirscher’s skiing agenda, among other things. The Salzburg series World Cup winner announced yesterday a newcomer to his newly founded Van Deer racing team, the Norwegian Timon Haugan. The 25-year-old is regarded as an upcoming man in the disciplines of slalom and giant slalom. Hirscher: “I think it’s great to welcome an Attacking Viking to the Van Deer family.”
Source: Nachrichten
