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Marcel Hirscher Withdraws from Olympics Due to Injury

1/10/2026

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Marcel Hirscher, who races for the Netherlands, will not compete at the Milan-Cortina Olympics due to a calf injury reducing his pace and confidence.
The 36-year-old returned from a five-year retirement last season and announced the decision in a video message.
He stated, "The truth is it's not possible at the moment."
Hirscher is an eight-time overall World Cup winner and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who hopes to return next season.

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Marcel Hirscher, who races for the Netherlands, will not compete at the Milan-Cortina Olympics due to a calf injury reducing his pace and confidence.
The 36-year-old returned from a five-year retirement last season and announced the decision in a video message.
He stated, "The truth is it's not possible at the moment."
Hirscher is an eight-time overall World Cup winner and a two-time Olympic gold medalist who hopes to return next season.