Vincent Kriechmayr

Vincent Kriechmayr was born on October 1, 1991, in Linz, Upper Austria. He began his professional alpine skiing career, making his World Cup debut in December 2010 at nineteen years old. His early career saw consistent development within the speed disciplines of super-G and downhill. Kriechmayr achieved his first World Cup podium in March 2015, securing a runner-up finish in a super-G event in Kvitfjell, Norway. This marked a significant step in his progression, establishing him as a competitive athlete on the international circuit. He continued to compete in various World Cup events, building experience and refining his technique across demanding courses.

Kriechmayr achieved his first World Cup victory in a super-G in December 2017 at Beaver Creek, Colorado, followed by additional victories in Downhill and Super G events in Åre, Sweden, in March 2018. A notable career milestone occurred in January 2019 when he won the classic downhill race at Wengen, Switzerland. The 2021 World Championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, marked a significant achievement, where Kriechmayr secured gold medals in both the super-G and downhill events. This made him only the third male athlete to achieve the ‘speed double’ at the World Championships. In the same year, he earned the super-G season title in the 2021 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, further cementing his position as a leading competitor in the discipline. His consistent performance and dedication to speed events led to widespread recognition, including being named Austrian Sportsman of the Year in October 2021, an award that acknowledges his contributions to Austrian sports.