Hi everyone who crossed fingers for me,

My so far most successful season ever is over. It's been months of hard work, full of sweat and thrills. Every year I think it can't be better than last year and every year I prove myself wrong:

• Parallel Giant Slalom runner-up at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver

• Parallel and Overall World Cup triumph

• 3 World Cup wins

• 9 out of 11 times on the podium

But I'm not only proud of my achievements but also of the fact that I know that I have many fans on whom I can rely on and who trust in me. Thanks a lot for accompanying my way and for crossing fingers for me each race I was competing in.

Now, it's time for a new summer. And to be honest, I could hardly wait for it at the end of the season. I'm looking forward to some cycling and some time on my motor bike.

So, stay tuned for my summer adventures.

Cheers
Benny

Hi everyone,

I want to thank everyone with all my heart for supporting me and crossing fingers for me at my Olympic mission. It was an unbelievable day which started with pouring rain and wrapped up with the bright shine of my Silver medal - but especially as the race day brought some uncommon feelings for me.

Normally I feel super good in the qualifications but this special day of all days I didn't felt as secure as otherwise customary.

But I quickly get back in my racing mode. I cannot recall any race where I was able to beat top guns like Mathieu Bozzetto by more than one second in one run. It was amazing to that I was able to stay stable on the board as you couldn't see any bumps - you just noticed them when you hit them.

Right after the competition, everything went just bang, bang, bang. People were pulling you left, right - just everywhere until us three medallists were left in the finish sack, waiting for our big moment - to step on the podium.

The alpine snowboarders have only one day every four years, so I'm very proud of myself that I accomplished my lifetime goal of an Olympic medal at my first try. And for sure, I didn't do it all alone. Thus I have to thank my mom who did support me 1000% all the years. She always was my main backing. I owe her a lot!

In addition, I would like to use this opportunity to also thank my sponsors, partners and my country as well as all of my friends and my family. You all sustained me on my way to success.

But enough of acknowledgements! Let's move on to new challenges!

Cheers
Benny

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Hi everyone,

After I didn't have any good feelings in the beginning of the day, I finally was able to let my day fade away with a super result. Also in Germany, Andi Prommegger and I were able to celebrate another 1-2.

In our final, I was 23 hundredths behind after the first run. In the rerun, I managed to catch up, take over the lead - until - well, until I made a mistake at the fifth to last gate which simply knocked me to my belly.

But the slope was in super good conditions - thanks to all the workers and volunteers who did a terrific job in preparing the slope as sleet, wind and fog made it pretty tough for them. But at the Sudelfeld, we kind of always expect the worst weather conditions.

Now, I'm looking forward to the Olympics, the travelling, the mood and also to the race!

On February 15th, we are flying to Sun Peaks as three days of training are scheduled - with no Olympic stress. Thereafter, I'm heading to San Francisco with Andi Prommegger. We are planning to rent some motor bikes in order to explore the city and the area around.

Thanks for crossing fingers and all the best
Benny