Storming into the World Cup scene in 2016, Austria’s Katharina Liensberger is a phenomenon on the slopes. Olympian and podium victor, Liensberger has secured herself in the top ten Alpine ski racers in the world. With a steady progression, Liensberger has finally found her feet in her fast-action sport. Specialising in the technical events Slalom and Giant Slalom, Liensberger is on a thriving career path. Fearless on the piste, Liensburger is pushing the boundaries of her sport with great success.
Zagreb, Croatia marked Liensberger’s third World Cup podium. Taking home the bronze was an excellent achievement for Liensberger and gave momentum to her future in the sport. Fueled by her phenomenal rise on the leaderboard, Liensberger claimed the silver at the 2019 World Cup Championships. At just 18 years old, Liensberger took home the Winter Olympic silver from Pyeongchang with her teammates. Not to be overwhelmed by the world’s biggest sporting stage, Liensberger thrived and showed the world her skiing prowess. With the Olympics in her sights once more, Liensberger is sure to bring further attention to the action-filled sport.
Living life to the full, Liensberger can often be found pushing herself above and beyond. A natural for other sports too, Liensberger helps her ski game by strengthening her endurance and precision. Mountain biking, tightrope walking, and a talent for playing the harp all add to Liensberger’s crowd-pleasing abilities. Helping to increase the profile for Alpine skiing comes second nature to Liensberger. With her army of fans, family support and her fabulous team, Liensberger is becoming unstoppable.