Hermann Maier

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hermann Maier
Occupation	Skier
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1972(1972-12-07)
Age	52
Country	Austria
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Hermann Maier Biography

Hermann Maier is one of the most popular and richest Skier who was born on December 7, 1972 in Austria. Two-time gold medalist in the super G and giant alpine ski events at the Nagano Winter Olympic Games 1998. He was also awarded a bronze and silver medal at the 2006 Turin Games for the same events.

After his gold medal wins, he appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show With Following his gold medal victories, he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno..

Maier made his World Cup debut at age 23 on 10 February 1996, and finished 26th in the giant slalom at Hinterstoder, Austria. A year later in February 1997, he won his first World Cup event – a super-G race in Garmisch- Partenkirchen. He quickly established himself as an explosive and dynamic racer, well known for his strength, willingness to take risks, and strong work ethic.

Participating in local races, Maier became a multiple regional champion in Salzburg and Tyrol, but still was not able to gain a spot in the strong Austrian World Cup ski team. Putting that behind him, his outstanding talent was recognized for the first time by Austrian coaches on 6 January 1996, when he was timed with the 12th fastest time in a World Cup giant slalom in Flachau, although only starting as a forerunner, not participating in the actual competition. This would become the starting point of his international career.

He was born in Altenmarkt im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria.

Hermann Maier Net Worth

Hermann Maier is one of the richest Skier from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hermann Maier 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager, he had growth impairments that could have prevented him from being able to ski alpine.

He won three golds, two silvers and a bronze at World Championship events.

Hermann Maier (born 7 December 1972) is an Austrian former World Cup champion alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist. Nicknamed the “Herminator”, Maier ranks among the greatest alpine ski racers in history, with four overall World Cup titles (1998, 2000, 2001, 2004), two Olympic gold medals (both in 1998), and three World Championship titles (1999: 2, and 2005). His 54 World Cup race victories – 24 super-G, 15 downhills, 14 giant slaloms, and 1 combined – rank third on the men’s all-time list behind Ingemar Stenmark’s 86 victories and Marcel Hirscher’s 68 victories. As of 2013, he holds the record for the most points in one season by a male alpine skier, with 2000 points from the 2000 season. From 2000–2013 he also held the title of most points in one season by any alpine skier, until Tina Maze scored 2414 points in the 2013 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hermann Maier height 5 ft 11 in Hermann weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hermann Maier Dating?

According to our records, Hermann Maier married to Carina Schneller. As of December 1, 2023, Hermann Maier’s is not dating anyone.

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His racing career nearly ended following a near-fatal motorcycle accident on August 24, 2001; he collided with a car on his way home from a summer training session in Austria. Doctors nearly amputated his lower right leg, but instead Maier underwent massive reconstructive surgery. Most believed his racing career was over, and he had to sit out the 2002 season, missing the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He returned to international competition in January 2003 in Adelboden, Switzerland. Just two weeks later, he shocked the skiing world with an amazing super-G victory in the skiing-mecca of Kitzbühel, Austria.

Facts & Trivia

Hermann Ranked on the list of most popular Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Hermann Maier celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

In 2004, Maier wrote an autobiography with his friend and former publicity agent, Knut Okresek. The book, Hermann Maier: Das Rennen Meines Lebens (in German), dealt mainly with his stunning recovery from the 2001 motorcycle accident. In 2005, VeloPress, a Boulder, Colorado-based publisher affiliated with Ski Racing magazine, acquired the worldwide English language rights to the book, which was published in time for the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, as Hermann Maier: The Race of My Life.

Top Facts about Hermann Maier

1. Hermann Maier is an Austrian former alpine skier.
2. He won 54 World Cup races and 2 Olympic gold medals.
3. Maier suffered a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2001.
4. He returned to skiing and won the overall World Cup twice.
5. Maier retired from professional skiing in 2009.
6. He was named Austria’s Sportsman of the Year five times.
7. Maier is considered one of the greatest ski racers of all time.
8. He has a downhill run named after him at Kitzbühel, Austria.
9. Maier now works as a TV commentator for ski races.
10. His nickname is “The Herminator”.

When did Hermann Maier retire?

Olympics
Teams| 2 (1998, 2006)

How old is Hermann Maier?

49 years (December 7, 1972)

Who is skier Hermann?

Hermann Maier, (born December 7, 1972, Flachau, Austria), Austrian skier who won two gold medals at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and one silver at the 2006 Games in Turin, Italy. As a child Maier idolized the great World Cup skiers of the day, including fellow countryman Franz Klammer.

Why is Austria so good at skiing?

Snow is Guaranteed All of Austria’s resorts have top-of-the-range snow- making facilities, ensuring complete and utter satisfaction on perfectly groomed pistes all throughout the winter season. The high altitude of many of its mountains brings about ideal snowy conditions.

Is it cheaper to ski in France or Austria?

Value for money, typically everything is cheaper than in the high popular French ski resorts, ski passes, food and drink can be up to 20% cheaper in Austria. Perhaps the major choice is the stunning scenery of Austrian skiing that tips the balance for devotees of Austrian skiing.