Michael Walchhofer Quotes (9 Quotes)

The downhill title is the biggest thing, especially in Austria. It shows you're one of the best, not just at the moment, but in history.

It's also important for my confidence looking forward for the Worlds next month. I know for sure that I have a good chance of defending my title here.

I did my best to win and I don't think I made a major mistake,

He's not the same person as Miller or Maier, sure, but he makes his own way. I think it's not so important to talk always. But if he says something, people will listen more carefully.

I was very lucky. I made a big mistake on the upper part of the course so I tried to find more speed afterwards but unfortunately, I was too fast.

I've got a pretty good handle on how to jockey for a favorable starting number.

I thought he might have been a little bit behind on the list.

I'm so pleased with this. It is totally unexpected for me coming after the injury. The ligament problem meant I had to be cautious and maybe in a way that helped me because I was quite relaxed.

I thought he might not be up with the favorites. But it was his course, and he did it.