Up close: Manuel Feller

“I try to be a better me every day”

The "Krone" met Manuel Feller at Lauchsee in Fieberbrunn.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

In March, he crowned his dream season with the slalom globe, shortly afterwards Manuel Feller proposed to long-term girlfriend Selina in Jamaica - the year 2024 is underway for the Tyrolean! The "Krone" visited the 31-year-old in his home country, spoke to him about his personal happiness, being a father, Marcel Hirscher and what he will treat himself to with his prize money.

"Krone": Manuel, the first half of 2024 was a very special time for you, wasn't it?
Manuel Feller: Yes, it's been a really cool year so far, lots of great things have already happened. First of all, the globe, especially the fact that I got it at home in Saalbach and was able to enjoy this moment together with family and friends. And then I crowned this year with the engagement, thank God the question was answered in the affirmative. (laughs) I was never the one to say: We have two children, now we have to get married. But it turned out to be a good fit - so I took the plunge on vacation in Jamaica. The wedding will follow next year.