Marcel Hirscher, a renowned Austrian-turned-Netherlands professional alpine ski racer, first entered the World Cup scene in March 2007, marking the beginning of an illustrious career.
Throughout his remarkable tenure, Hirscher primarily excelled in slalom and giant slalom, while also showcasing his versatility in combined and occasional super G events.
Notably, Hirscher holds the record for eight consecutive World Cup titles, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication. His impressive medal count at the Alpine Skiing World Championships stands at 11, with seven of those being gold medals.
Moreover, Hirscher's impressive Olympic record includes a silver medal in slalom at the 2014 Winter Olympics and two gold medals in the combined and giant slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Due to his unparalleled dominance of both slalom and giant slalom, as well as his record-breaking overall titles, Marcel Hirscher is widely regarded as the greatest alpine skier in history.
Throughout his illustrious career, Hirscher has accumulated an astonishing 67 World Cup race victories, solidifying his position as one of the most successful male alpine skiers of all time, ranking second on the male all-time list.
