Toni Giger leaves the ÖSV after 33 years
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SR Staff Report
After over three decades with the ÖSV, the Austrian Ski Federation, Sports Director Toni Giger, has decided to leave the organization.
In his 33 years with the team, Giger led the charge to 6 overall World Cup globes, 26 discipline World Cup globes, and 12 victories in the Nations Cup, making him the most successful men’s coach in ÖSV history.
ÖSV President, Roswitha Stadlober, thanks Giger and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
“With Toni Giger, one of the most successful trainers and leaders of recent decades is leaving the Austrian Ski Association. He played a key role in the outstanding achievements over the past decades, both as racing manager, head of the department for development research and innovation, and sports director. On behalf of the entire Austrian ski family, we owe him our special thanks and respect.”
It is clear that Sadlober believes Giger’s contributions will have a lasting impact. “On the one hand, we are losing a special expert and insider of the ski racing world, on the other hand, we can continue to draw on many of his insights and innovations – through the Ski Austria Service & Technology competence center he created,” said Sadlober.
Giger worked with big names in the ski racing world, including Hermann Maier (who retired in 2009) and Marcel Hirscher (who retired more recently, in 2019).
“Anyone who reads Toni Giger’s track record knows what a special footprint he and his team have left in Austrian ski history. It is not only the victories that characterize his era, but also the numerous sports greats – from Hermann Maier to Marcel Hirscher – who have made it to the top of the world thanks to his support. With his meticulousness and his work commitment, Toni has created perfect conditions for our athletes and has also continuously optimized the system,” says ÖSV Finance Officer, Patrick Ortlieb.
Giger also shared why he is leaving his “dream job” at the OSV.
“The ÖSV is currently in a phase of upheaval, a lot is in motion. In the past few weeks, I’ve made the decision that I too would like to make another professional change and face a new challenge – at the best possible time. It wasn’t easy for me to make the decision, but it’s the right one,” he said. “I wish my successors and the entire ÖSV team the very best. And I will be happy about each of their successes in the future.”
Release courtesy of ÖSV
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