Reinfried Herbst continues career

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Reinfried Herbst continues career

The 35 year-old Austrian Reinfried Herbst finally off the rumors about his retirement by signing a two-year contract extension with its supplier of materials and so Fischer continues his career.

"I am very happy that Fischer gives me confidence for another two years - says the winner of the cup slalom of the 2009-2010 season -. Of course the World Championships in Vail / Braver Creek will play a fundamental role in my preparation, but I want to get ready at the start of the World Cup season so it's a great season for me and also for podiums. My age? I work best in the race and give but the comparison with the best physical therapists will important. " So far Herbst has 16 podium finishes in the World Cup, all in slalom, the last, however, back three years ago, of these, 9 victories, the last in Kranjska Gora January 31, 2010, in addition to the cup of specialty won four years ago. At the Olympics is was silver in Turin in 2006 in the midst of two compatriots who completed the podium Austrian Benjamin Raich and Rainer Schönfelder gold bronze.
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