Valentina Höll won the UCI Downhill World Championships 2022 in Les Gets her first elite rainbow jersey and the first ever Austrian downhill world champion title in the elite category - after the junior world championship titles in 2018 and 2019. Prophecy of her sponsor at the time actually more than fulfilled. We spoke to the super talent.
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How frustrated are you that you didn't manage to win at home in Leogang?
Not much more than at any other World Cup. I even believe that the defeats have made me mentally stronger. It will work out one day, with victory in Leogang.
Is it annoying that the media are making such a big deal out of it?
No, to be honest, I don't even realise that.
Two insights that you would have liked to have had before your elite career?
- 1. the race is not over until after the finish line.
- 2. stretching and mobilisation are important.
Red Bull Hardline or Fest Series - have you ever thought about it?
Yes, the Red Bull Hardline would be interesting. Technical passages and jumps combined, I'd like to try that in a small format.
What tricks do you still want to learn?
I only want one thing: to drive faster.
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Best female downhill racer of all time?
Cécile Ravanel. I absolutely love it when a rider rocks several disciplines.
3 things nobody knows about you:
- 1. it's almost always too cold for me.
- 2. it usually rains when I'm somewhere.
- 3 I don't like Kramperl.
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