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Return of Hirscher to the OSV: An Anticipated Comeback

Skier legend Marcel Hirscher inks a deal with Austrian talent for his ski brand Van Deer, marking the entity's initial Austrian acquisition.

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Return of Hirscher to the OSV: An Anticipated Comeback

In a significant move for the Austrian skiing industry, the ski brand Van Deer-Red Bull Sports, founded by renowned ski star Marcel Hirscher, has joined the Austria Ski Pool. This collaboration, hailed as a major development, marks the brand's entry into the pool that supports talented athletes such as Eva Pinkelnig and overall World Cup winner Daniel Tschofenig, who are already supported by Augment, a brand belonging to the Van Deer company.

As part of this new partnership, Van Deer has signed its first speed skiers. Max Franz from Carinthia, Christoph Krenn, and Florian Neumayer are the initial speed skiers to join the Van Deer team. Marcel Hirscher, himself, has announced that Max Franz will be racing on Van Deer skis.

The collaboration with the Austria Ski Pool allows Van Deer to equip active athletes from the B and C teams of the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) in the first two years. The brand Augment, a part of Van Deer, has been supporting athletes within the Austria Ski Pool for some time, and this new partnership further strengthens this relationship.

Marcel Hirscher is excited about the collaboration, expressing his enthusiasm for the opportunity to work closely with the Austria Ski Pool and support the next generation of Austrian ski stars. The partnership between Austria Skipool, Van Deer, and Red Bull Sports is indeed a notable one, and it is expected to bring about positive changes in the Austrian skiing scene.

Max Franz, Christoph Krenn, and Florian Neumayer are the first speed skiers to be signed by Van Deer as part of this new cooperation. Eva Pinkelnig and Daniel Tschofenig, who are already supported by Augment within the Austria Ski Pool, serve as testament to the brand's commitment to nurturing and supporting talented Austrian ski athletes.

The exact date when Van Deer-Red Bull Sports, founded by Marcel Hirscher, joined the ÖSV ski pool is not currently available. However, the impact of this collaboration is already being felt, with Max Franz, one of Austria's rising ski stars, joining Marcel Hirscher's ski company Van Deer.

This partnership is a significant step forward for both Van Deer-Red Bull Sports and the Austria Ski Pool, and it is sure to bring about exciting developments in the world of Austrian skiing.

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