Looking back at last season

Nina, please tell us about your personal highlights from last season.

I experienced one very special moment on my first day back on snow last season. After a long period of rehab, uncertainty and pain the year before, there was a lot of tension about how it would feel. From the very first contact with the snow and through those first carved turns, I felt a sense of relief and a certain satisfaction. Being able to ski again without pain felt like an enormous achievement. From that moment on, I also knew that I could make it back to the top of the world. In terms of results, my second place in the World Cup race in Soldeu, Andorra, was the highlight of my season and something I am very proud of.

This was a comeback season for you. Was there also a setback or a difficult situation, and how did you deal with it?

Unfortunately, the Olympic Winter Games did not go the way I had hoped. After promising performances beforehand, expectations rose with each passing day. Unfortunately, I was not able to deliver my best performance there and even crashed. Thankfully, I escaped without any major injury, but the crash cost me some confidence and lightness again. It was a defeat that was not easy to accept, but one that will help me mature and grow in the long term. I am already looking forward to the next Olympic Winter Games.

What goal have you set yourself for the coming season?

In the coming season, I want to establish myself consistently among the world’s best through strong preparation. I want to achieve that with consistent skiing, determination and a healthy dose of lightness. Winning a medal at the World Championships is right at the top of my list for the coming season.

Who supported you particularly strongly last season?

I am grateful for the tremendous support I received from coaches in the Ski-Club and the federation, as well as from my family, sponsors and friends.

About the Ski-Club and its history

How long have you been part of the Ski-Club?

I have been part of the Ski-Club for as long as I can remember. I am grateful and proud to have such a unique Ski-Club behind me.

The Ski-Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. What does that mean to you personally?

The anniversary shows just how much tradition has been built up in the Ski-Club across generations. The successes in elite sport, but also the training and development in recreational sport, reflect the excellent work being done in every area.

Is there a role model from the Ski-Club’s past or present who has particularly inspired you?

My greatest role model is and remains Bode Miller - unfortunately not a member of Ski-Club Arlberg :). But the many medal winners in the SCA have always been role models for me as well. In particular, my dad’s successes gave me the belief from childhood onward that I too could one day become a world champion or Olympic champion.

Where do you see the sense of togetherness in the Ski-Club?

The whole of Ski-Club Arlberg, and especially the board and the coaching team, always make me feel valued as a person, not just as an athlete. That means a great deal to me and shows the humanity and loyalty within the Ski-Club. Championsday at the end of the season is always a special joy for me.

If you imagine the Ski-Club another 25 years from now, what do you hope for the future of the club and for the next generation of athletes?

I hope Ski-Club Arlberg continues to remain connected across the entire Arlberg region. I hope elite sport remains accessible to all children. And I hope children who love skiing - whether they want to ski in varied terrain, freestyle or race - continue to feel supported and well looked after here.