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During un''intervista released to the microphones of the Austrian television ORF at the end of today's superg, Elisabeth Goergl talked about his racing future by announcing the withdrawal from motorsport.
Sunday 29 January 2017 3 minutes reading time
The veteran of the white team explained to the broadcaster notes you want to close his career, although at the time he preferred to take a few days of reflection to decide whether to stop immediately or whether to enter the last races of the calendar.
"I tried with all of myself to get back to being competitive un''atleta. I've always been a fighter and I have never pulled back in the face of adversity - debuted at the thirty-five Styrian ORF, adding - but unfortunately the results do not have arrived and now is the right time to retire. I still have not decided whether to continue with workouts to prepare for the races in Crans Montana (planned after the World Championships in St. Moritz ed) in the coming days will take a final decision. "
Goergl during his career he has taken part in over 370 races of the World Cup by capturing the beauty of 42 podium finishes for a total of seven victories. Specialist in the speed disciplines, the 'Austrian got more satisfaction primarily in major events, winning two Olympic bronze at the Vancouver Games in 2010 (downhill and giant ed), and three world metals among which the two gold medals won in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 2011, when he graduated world champion in downhill and super-G.
In recent years the Elisabeth performance has definitely followed a downward trend, often sailing in reserve positions and often being overtaken in the race by the younger national companions. Following numerous injuries of which the Austrian team was the victim this season, Goergl was deployed several times in the track but getting little satisfaction and not guaranteeing the pass for participation in the World Championships in St. Moritz in 2017.
Lizz addition to his results on the track, will be remembered for her excellent singing ability that allowed him to also affect the single "you''re the hero" who became the 'official anthem of the World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2011.
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