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Mario Matt (born 9 April 1979) is an Austrian former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist. [1] [2] [3] Slalom racing career. Born in Zams, Tyrol, [4] Matt made his World Cup debut in December 1999. He claimed 15 World Cup victories: 14 in slalom and one super combined.
- 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
- 12 March 2015, (age 35)
Dec 15, 2013 · VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) — On a day dominated by veterans, 34-year-old Mario Matt won his 14th World Cup slalom race to equal fellow Austrian Benjamin Raich’s mark, while 35-year-old Patrick Thaler of Italy got on the podium for first time in nearly five years.
- JEROME PUGMIRE
- AP Sports Writer
Mar 12, 2015 · Updated 5:44 AM PDT, March 12, 2015. VIENNA (AP) — Austrian skier Mario Matt has retired from the sport, a year after becoming the oldest Olympic gold medalist in Alpine skiing. “I’ve found out this season that ski racing isn’t the most important thing in my life anymore,” Matt said Thursday.
Austria's Mario Matt became the oldest skier in history to win an Alpine gold at the Olympic Winter Games, clinching the men’s slalom in a startling climax to a scintillating competition. The 34-year-old clinched the title ahead of his compatriot and hot favourite Marcel Hirscher, who is ten years his junior.
Jan 14, 2019 · CNN —. Life after a glittering sports career can feel like a come down for many top athletes, but for Austrian skier Mario Matt the party is still pumping. Literally.
Feb 22, 2014 · KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — A day after Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest women’s Olympic slalom champion, the 34-year-old Mario Matt of Austria became the oldest men’s Olympic slalom...
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