Ski jumping
Big stage to say goodbye: Eisenbichler flies in second place
Team skiing in Planica is all about Markus Eisenbichler’s career end. In its last competition, Bayer shows again what distinguishes him.
With a champagne shower and numerous fans, Markus Eisenbichler cheered a podium for an emotional career. The 33-year-old took second place with the German team while flying team flying in Slovenian Planica. Eisenbichler, Karl Geiger, Andreas Wellinger and Pius Paschke only had to give up the victorious Austrian around overall World Cup winner Daniel Tschofenig. Third place went to the quartet from Slovenia.
“I just have to fight with myself because it is so emotional,” said Eisenbichler in the ARD. “I am really proud that I have such good friends – and of course I am also proud of my parents.”
Eisenbichler celebrated by fan club and teammates
Eisenbichler, who is no longer there on Sunday, visibly enjoyed the last flights of his moving career. The Bayer flew 223.5 meters twice. His specially approached fan club with friends and family members celebrated in the ski jump run with “thanks ice egg” shirts. Eisenbichler was carried through the stadium on shoulders.
After his first flight, the Siegsdorfer let out his joy as in his best times. He tore up both arms and called into the TV microphone: “Today we are fighting!” It didn’t get anything with the victory, and second place is a good result for the team of national coach Stefan Horngacher in a difficult season.
Eisenbichler now wants to enjoy the new freedom
“It is very sad for me that I am now losing my room colleague. He is also a good friend,” said Geiger to Eisenbichler’s farewell. Wellinger spoke of a “broken career”.
The time of great freedom now begins for the six-time ski jumping world champion and long-standing guarantees, who also had to process numerous setbacks. Eisenbichler is looking forward to living on ski tours, hiking or other activities in nature.
However, the federal police officer also announced not to finally turn his back on his sport. “Ski jumping remains in my heart. I will definitely try it as a trainer,” he said. “Now I need a bit of a distance to ski jumping.”
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Source: Stern
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