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I planned to stop in 2002 after the Salt Lake City Olympics. I felt able to remain competitive another four years, and I wanted to stop while I'm still at the top.

Hermann Maier

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Hermann Maier
Age: 51
Born: 1972
Born: December 7
Alpine Skier
Ski Instructor
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Olympics
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