Joana H hlen passes from V lkl to Atomic. Retire Mirena K ng and Nolan Kasper

A change of materials and two abandonments of competitive activity in the Alpine Ski World Cup.

Tuesday 24 April 2018 7 minutes reading time

Jpana HÃ¤hlen arrives to Atomic, leaving VÃ¶lkl, with whom he has played 56 World Cup races, the first of which on 29 November 2013 in the Beaver Creek downhill, and has obtained three placements among the top ten in Circo Rosa, all in super-G. , including the fifth place in Val d'IsÃ¨re on December 16, 2017. "It's time for a change. I am convinced and sure that Atomic is the right choice for fast skiing. Thank you for your trust "wrote the 26 year-old Swiss from Lenk, in the canton of Berne. Another Swiss, Mirena KÃ¼ng, 30 years old on 29 May, has decided to say enough with the races. In 43 World Cup races because of the repeated injuries that have blocked her and that in the last two years have left her in the pits, she could not do better than the 14th place in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen downhill on the 2nd March 2013. "I reluctantly decided to retire from competitive activity - writes about the Swiss RÃ¼te, Canton of Appenzell Inn - on social issues - I am grateful to be able to realize my dream as a child of being a skier, with her ups and downs that do not I will never forget and that they have strengthened me.I will have the pleasure of transmitting my experience, my knowledge and above all my passion for young athletes as coach of the Suvretta St. Moritz Ski Club.I would like to thank the clubs, the regional committees, Swiss- Ski, all skimen and coaches, medical assistance with doctors and physiotherapists, my ski brand, my fan club, my family, my friends and my loyal fans, as well as the generous sponsors who have supported for years, a precious support and a warm thanks for the trust you gave me THANK YOU !!! " He surrenders to the injuries announcing in his turn the withdrawal of the American slalomist Nolan Kasper, 29 years old on March 27th, who during the last season had returned to the races after missing the previous two, thus managing to participate in his third Olympics. He was bronze at the 2009 World Junior Championships in slalom, of which he won the Nor-Am classification in 2010 finishing second in the giant and third in the general, while at the World Championships he only took part in Garmisch in 2011. In 47 races of World Cup, where he made his debut on November 15, 2009 in Levi, was second in the slalom of Kranjska Gora on March 6, 2011 finishing four more times in the first ten always between the narrow doors. "In life, we must all remember that things end, that nothing lasts forever - writes on the social networks the American born and raised in New Jersey. Sometimes they end sooner than we hoped, and other times they end when you need them. Today is the day when something I've done in the last 23 years ends. It was an incredible journey, full of some incredible highs but which also contained rather low bass. I am very proud of what I have achieved over the years, including the return from injury over and over again. I want to thank all those who have had some role in helping me get to where I have arrived. There are too many names to do, but thanks to my family, friends, teammates, race mates, coaches, technicians, physiotherapists, doctors, coaches, managers, agents and anyone else who helped me along the way. Thank you!!! Last season was a positive return after being a victim of serious injuries. Apart from the results, I always hope that my experience and knowledge can help the next generation of skiers. Spending a good part of the season with #TheShiver has helped me in more ways than I can imagine, and I hope I have helped them in some way. They really have the mindset needed to succeed in the long run. In addition to the skills necessary for this sport, they have the mentality that favors a collaborative and competitive group, which can push each other forward. You have been fantastic Thanks and good luck for next year! "

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