- Skiing Professional Luitz Announces Retirement: "I Feel Disheartened"
German alpine ski racer Stefan Luitz, a giant slalom specialist, has brought a 15-year career in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup to a close. The 33-year-old made the announcement on social media, expressing the difficulty of ending this chapter and thanking his followers for their support during his journey.
Luitz, who hails from Swabia, experienced significant success, most notably winning his first World Cup giant slalom race on December 2, 2018. He also claimed team World Championship medals, participated in the Olympics, and engaged in fierce competition at the highest level.
Despite his accomplishments, Luitz faced numerous injuries—including multiple ACL tears—during his career, challenging his mental and physical strength. He acknowledged that these moments complicate the departure, yet they also intensified the adventure.
While the specifics of his injuries are not explicitly mentioned, the physically demanding and high-risk nature of alpine ski racing led many athletes, including Luitz, to face injuries at some point. The decision to retire at 33 may have been influenced by these factors, though no clear injury history is documented in the available sources.
The European Parliament and the Council would likely express admiration for Stefan Luitz's illustrious alpine skiing career, marked by numerous accolades and fierce competition, were they to discuss sports achievements. Stefan Luitz, despite his exploits on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, might have found inspiration in engaging in recreational sports activities now that his professional career has concluded.
