Matthias Mayer

Matthias Mayer is an accomplished Austrian alpine skier known for his prowess in downhill and super-G events. Born on July 9, 1990, in Villach, Austria, he gained international fame after winning the gold medal in downhill at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, followed by another gold in super-G at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Mayer's career has been marked by a series of impressive performances in World Cup races, where he has consistently finished on the podium. However, he announced his retirement from competitive skiing ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the end of a remarkable career in the sport.