Marcel Hirscher retired from skiing at the top. He's back to race for a country with no mountains
by The Washington Times
The Washington Times— Marcel Hirscher, one of the most successful ski racers of all time, is planning to return next season after five years in retirement. And the record eight-time overall World Cup champion is going to compete for the Netherlands - his mother’s country - instead of his native Austria.
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