Didier Cuche finished his 17 year World Cup career by racing the final GS in Austria wearing vintage wool ski gear, wooden skis, poles and leather boots! It took him some time getting down the course, hugging fans and officials as he descended the course, finishing more than 2 minutes behind the race winner. It was obviously Cuche’s slowest World Cup time of his career…but he sure did it in style!
After crossing the finish line, he even performed his trademark ski flip with the old wooden skis! Really cool way to finish an amazing career.
Didier Cuche Rocking Vintage Gear for Final Race - Photo: Reuters
Didier Trying to Turn Those Wooden Sticks - Photo: Reuters
Cuche Being Hoisted By His Swiss Teammates For A Final Time - Photo: Reuters
Dude is a Bad Ass!
class act
Such a legend…awesome.
that was so rad\
Great way to end a career! Having fun!
Pure class!
He is Swiss not Austrian…
Thanks for catching that…updated it.
respect respect respect how cool. where can a mere mortal pick up such sweet digs?
Er ist Der Mann!
Thanks UN for sharing. Perhaps one of the most inspiring 5 mins I’ve spent on this site. Remember that video when he hucked his first 360 with Jon Olson? That was cool too.
Shredding water injected world cup quality ice on that set up is no joke.
Dude, I can’t believe he’s a pro! That’s how to win GNAR w/o dropping trou.
wicked cool!
he’s better than you!
Didier Cuche is the all time Hahnenkamm Sieger now with 5 wins. My son met him at Beaver Creek Biirds of Prey race and he is the nicest guy, signed all the kids helmets. This was right after the Austrians blew all the kids off.
Watching him race is a beautiful thing – so strong. Way to go out on the top podium step!
What a run. Do those skis even have metal edges? Loved the backpack and the hottie in the hot tub.
That guy is da legend.