Marlies Schild
Marlies Schild
Marlies Raichis a retired Austrian World Cup alpine ski racer. She specializes in the technical disciplines of slalom and giant slalom. Schild won four Olympic medals, with silvers in the combinedand slalomand a bronze in slalom. She has seven World Championship medals won five World Cup season titles...
ProfessionSkier
Date of Birth31 May 1981
bad conditions difficult lead light surprised today took
The conditions were very difficult today and the light was very bad so I was surprised when I took the lead during the first run.
form great happier pressure putting start
I think I was just putting myself under too much pressure at the start of the season. But now I feel in great form and happier than I've ever been in my life.
bronze expected saw second
I expected a bronze medal, maybe. When I saw I was second I was very surprised, very happy.
confidence uncertain
I was a little uncertain before the race, but now the confidence is back.
believe cannot giant won
I cannot believe that I have won a giant slalom.