Marcel Hirscher Biography
Marcel Hirscher is an Austrian Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer, who was born and brought up in Hallein, Salzburg, Austria. He is widely known for winning 11 medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships, seven of them gold, 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. He debuted his World Cup in March 2007. He is also known for winning a total of 67 World Cup races, which made him to be ranked second on the male all-time list.
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- Name: Larry Kudlow
- Age: 74 years
- Birthday: 20 August
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Nationality: Austrian
- Occupation: Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $86 million
Marcel Hirscher Age
Hirscher is 32 years old as of 2021, he was born on 2 March 1989, in Hallein, Salzburg, Austria. He celebrates his birthday on 2 March every year and his birth sign is Pisces.
Marcel Hirscher Height
Marcel stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Marcel Hirscher Weight
Hirscher Weighs 80 kg.
Marcel Hirscher Family
Marcel was born to his parents Ferdinand Hirscher and Sylvia Hirscher in Hallein. He spent his childhood with his sibling named Leon Hirscher. His parents worked at a local ski school near Annaberg in Austria. They introduced him to sking as his father gave him little skis. His father played a significant role in his career and is still part of his support team.
“In the working environment, I call him the ‘Supervisor’ and I turn to him for advice on which lines I should take in a race, my skis and my set-up. I don’t find it difficult to separate the personal and professional with my father but I do admit it was harder when I was a teenager and I was trying to find my own identity. Today, I am the boss because it is me who has to live with the consequences of what happens in a race.”
Marcel Hirscher Wife
Hirscher is currently married to his longtime girlfriend Laura Moisl-Hirscher. They tied the knot in June 2018 in Ibiza. Due to the demands of his career, however, the two often spend time apart during the year. In May 2018 he announced that they were expecting their first child in September through his social media platforms.
Marcel Hirscher Net Worth
Marcel has an estimated net worth of $86 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer. Through his various sources of income, Marcel has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Marcel Hirscher Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Marcel Hirscher.
Marcel Hirscher Wiki
- Full Names: Marcel Hirscher
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer
- Nationality: Austrian
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marcel Hirscher Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 32 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: 2 March 1989
- Place of Birth: Hallein, Salzburg, Austria
- Birthday: 2 March
Marcel Hirscher Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
- Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Marcel Hirscher Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Ferdinand Hirscher
- Mother: Sylvia Hirscher
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Leon Hirscher
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Laura Hirscher
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (One) Daughter(s) (Not Known)
Marcel Hirscher Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $86 Millions
- Salary: $2 Millions
- Source of Income: Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer
Marcel Hirscher Slalom
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Hirscher placed fourth in the giant slalom and fifth in the slalom at Whistler Creekside. He placed fourth in the giant slalom at the 2009 World Championships, but broke his ankle the weekend preceding the 2011 World Championships, which ended his 2011 season.
Returning after injury, Marcel had an outstanding season in terms of wins in 2012 with 9 victories and a total of 14 podiums, all in the two technical events (except for one third place in the season’s last Super G). He won the World Cup overall and giant slalom titles, and placed third in the slalom.
Hirscher won the overall World Cup title again in 2013 with 6 victories; he also won the slalom title and was runner-up in giant slalom. He scored a total of 18 podium finishes out of 19 races in the two technical events. The only race in either slalom or giant slalom where he finished outside the top 3 was the giant slalom in Adelboden.
In 2015 Marcel dominated the giant slalom standings with 5 wins, including a winning margin of 3.28 seconds in Garmisch, and won the GS title for the second time. With his slalom win in Zagreb he became the most successful Austrian male World Cup slalom skier surpassing Benjamin Raich.
In the final race of the season in Meribel he overturned a 55-point deficit in the standings by winning his 16th World Cup slalom, and with it won the slalom title for the third year in a row. Hirscher became the first male alpine skier to win the overall World Cup title four times in a row.
On 13 November in Levi, Finland, Marcel won the first slalom of the 2017 season and equalled Pirmin Zurbriggen’s win total of 40, putting him equal 5th in the standings. He also achieved his 93rd podium, surpassing Benjamin Raich’s total. On 18 December he won the fourth giant slalom of the season in Alta Badia having finished second in the three preceding giant slalom races.
On 7 January Hirscher achieved his 100th podium from 191 starts (a ratio of 52.3%) with a 2nd-place finish in the giant slalom in Adelboden. On 29 January he won the GS in Garmisch, achieving his 20th GS and 43rd World Cup win, and with it attained Austria’s 100th GS win for men.
At the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2017 in St. Moritz, Switzerland Marcel won gold in the GS and slalom, and silver in the combined, missing the gold by just 0.01 seconds. He was the most successful athlete at the championships.
On 4 March in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Hirscher won his third GS race of the season and with it secured his 4th GS World Cup title and his 6th overall World Cup title; the only male skier in history to do so. One day later he finished fourth in the slalom and with it secured his fourth World Cup slalom title.
Marcel made a last minute decision to race the slalom in Levi on 12 November and achieved a 17th-place finish. The next technical race was the GS in Val d’Isère on 9 December and he came 3rd. He won the slalom the next day. On 17 December 2017 he won the giant slalom race in Alta Badia, which was his fifth consecutive victory in that location, surpassing Ivica Kostelić, who won the Kitzbühel combined 4 times in a row.
On 4 January Hirscher achieved his 5th win of the season in the slalom in Zagreb and with it his 50th World Cup win, matching the total of legendary technical racer Alberto Tomba. Two days later he achieved his sixth win of the season by winning the GS in Adelboden and moved to 3rd overall in the men’s World Cup winners rankings. The next day he won the slalom in Adelboden.
On 23 January, with his 9th win of the season in the Schladming night slalom, Marcel equalled his compatriot Austrian ski legend Hermann Maier’s 54 World Cup victories. It was the 500th World Cup win for Austrian men. On 28 January he moved to second overall in the men’s World Cup winners rankings by winning the GS in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Hirscher secured the GS crystal globe for the 5th time by winning the race with a winning margin of 1.66 seconds. The following day, he also won the slalom with a winning margin of 1.22 seconds. As a result, he also won the slalom crystal globe for the 5th time, and the overall crystal globe for the seventh time in succession with 2 technical races remaining.
His Olympic gold medals plus the additional crystal globes enabled him to reach the top of the standings in the greatest alpine skiers of all time men’s super ranking. At the end of the slalom race, Marcel said on Austrian television that he would go home “and consider where the journey will go. I don’t know if I will be skiing World Cup next season”.
Unfortunately, the following day the slalom race was cancelled due to high winds, denying Hirscher the opportunity to obtain the record outright. By the end of the 2018 season he has started 223 World Cup races, has won 58 of them (a ratio of 26%) and has achieved 123 podiums (a ratio of 55%).
Marcel Hirscher Drone
In 2015 during a race he was almost hit by a falling camera drone.
“If you see a video of the incident, you will understand how close it came to hitting me. It almost struck the back of my skis. I was not aware at first what had happened because I was focusing on my race and the next gate but I got to the finish area where I learned how lucky I had been. I asked experts and they told me that a drone weighing 15 or 20 kilos falling from a height of 10 metres and hitting me on the head would have caused serious damage.”
Marcel Hirscher Retirement
Marcel retired on 4 September 2019 at the age of 30. Following his retirement, he began working as a presenter for an Austrian TV show.
Marcel Hirscher Injury
In August 2017 Hirscher damaged his ankle after straddling a slalom gate during practice on the Moelltaler glacier. It was the Austrian’s first day back on snow while preparing for the new season, which also includes the Pyeongchang Olympics in February.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marcel Hirscher
Who is Marcel Hirscher?
Marcel Hirscher is a renowned Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer, who is widely known for winning 11 medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships, seven of them gold, 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.
How old is Marcel Hirscher?
Hirscher is an Austrian national born on 2nd March 1989, in Hallein Salzburg.
How tall is Marcel Hirscher?
Marcel stands at a height of 1.73m.
Is Marcel Hirscher married?
Yes, Hirscher is married to Laura Moisl. They got married in June 2018 and together they have one child. The couple resides in Annaberg together with their child.
How much is Marcel Hirscher worth?
Marcel has an approximate net worth of $86 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
Where does Marcel Hirscher live?
Hirscher is a resident of Annaberg, south of the City of Salzburg, Austria, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Marcel Hirscher dead or alive?
Marcel is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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