Will Marcel Hirscher's World Cup comeback take place in Austria?
The Salzburg native is preparing for his return to the Alpine Ski World Cup. His current training location could provide clues as to where he will celebrate his comeback.
Marcel Hirscher announced his return to the Ski World Cup weeks ago and has also received the necessary wildcard.
In Sölden, the 37-year-old decided against competing, opting instead to focus on training (More info>>>). Now, a swift return could be on the horizon for the Austrian ski legend, who now competes for the Netherlands.
While the upcoming slalom in Levi, Finland, is likely not yet an option, Hirscher could return to the World Cup at the event in Gurgl on November 22.
Hirscher currently training in Gurgl
After training sessions in Ushuaia, Argentina, in Pitztal, and in Sölden, the Salzburg native has been preparing for his entry into racing action at that very location since Thursday.
In Gurgl, joint sessions with the ÖSV team are among the items on the schedule. "Back bending gates," Hirscher captioned an Instagram post alongside training photos.
He last competed on the Tyrolean World Cup slope in Gurgl in November 2024: back then, he was eliminated in the first run, and a few days later, he tore his ACL.
