Austrian Para-Ski Stars Take Year-Long Break Amid Internal Turmoil

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Austria's top para-skiers, siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner, are taking a one-year break from competition, citing personal reasons and major internal problems within the para-ski division. Veronika Aigner, 23, announced the hiatus on Friday after 66 World Cup wins, six Paralympic golds, and four world titles. Her official reason is that her sister and guide Elisabeth is still recovering from a torn cruciate ligament, making a switch to another guide impractical. Johannes Aigner, the visually impaired brother, is also stepping back. The siblings' decision highlights significant internal discord in the Austrian para-ski program, though specific details of these issues were not disclosed.


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