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Hirscher: “Second run would be a sensation”

Marcel Hirscher (r.) and the other comebacker Lucas Braathen(Bild: AP)

"The second run would be a sensation": Marcel Hirscher is very reserved ahead of the giant slalom in Sölden.

In the ORF interview on Sunday morning, the 35-year-old comebacker was very relaxed and made it clear that he was really enjoying the start in Sölden. "In the past it would have stressed me out a lot because I knew I had to deliver. Today I can ski, the pressure is no longer there like it was back then," said Hirscher.

It's "incredible what I've achieved in my career" and he "never thought I'd be here again", said the ski star, who is competing for the Netherlands. He starts the race with bib number 34.