Up close: Marco Schwarz

“You learn to appreciate certain things more again”

Marco Schwarz went wakeboarding at the "Krone" event - his knee is holding up!(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Seven months after suffering a serious knee injury in Bormio, Marco Schwarz is eagerly awaiting his comeback. The "Krone" visited the Carinthian in his home country, spoke to him about patience, his new tattoo, David Alaba and where he likes to switch off at home. His return to skiing will follow next week at the venue of his first World Cup victory. 

"Krone": Marco, Lake Millstatt right on your doorstep - that's a great way to spend the summer, isn't it?
Marco Schwarz: Absolutely, but to be honest I haven't been in the lake once this summer (laughs). If you always have it, you might not appreciate it enough. I'm more drawn to my brother's mountain pasture, where it's quiet and I can switch off after training. I really like being at home, I feel comfortable there. But after such a long time at home, I'm now looking forward to traveling again.