Benjamin Raich
Benjamin Raich
Benjamin Raichis a retired champion World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist from Austria. With 14 medals won at Winter Olympics and World Championships, 36 World Cup race victories, one first place and five second places in the World Cup overall ranking, three victories of the slalom World Cup, three victories of the combined World Cup, two victories of the giant slalom World Cup and the highest score of career World Cup points, he is considered among the...
It was not easy. I had a lot of pressure, but now I have the medal.
among cup fighting finals goal happy leading months nice
It's nice to be leading the World Cup and you're always happy to be among those fighting for it. It's a big goal but the finals are still two months away.
behind chances forward leave middle mistake passage quite silly
I had a silly mistake in the middle passage and that is the one that you have to take right. That didn't go quite well and my chances have not improved, but I want to leave that behind me and look forward to the slalom.
good today
I'm a little surprised. But I know he is a good slalom skier, and today he made a good downhill. It's a very good winner.
chance constant excellent shows three win
There is an excellent chance that I'll win the title. It shows that you are constant over two or three disciplines and that's something that is important to me.
believe moment perfect
I think it's the perfect moment for all the Austrian team. I can't believe it.
both cup last olympic realize season
As the Olympic champion, I also wanted to be the World Cup champion. This season and last season have both been extraordinary, I think it's going to take a while before I really realize what I have a achieved.
believe course focused medals moment perfect second win
I'm just very happy. It's unbelievable for me to win two medals here. I was just focused on the second run. The course was tough. I think it's a perfect moment for all the Austrian team. I can't believe it.