Marco Büchel is a retired Liechtensteiner alpine ski racer, best known for his long World Cup career, four World Cup victories, and a silver medal at the 1999 World Championships in giant slalom. He is also notable for competing in six Olympic Winter Games from 1992 to 2010, a record-tying achievement in alpine skiing.

Who is Marco Büchel?

  • Born 4 November 1971 in Walenstadt, Switzerland, Marco Büchel raced internationally for Liechtenstein in alpine skiing.
  • Over roughly two decades, he became one of Liechtenstein’s most recognized athletes, specializing in speed and giant slalom events.

Career highlights

  • Won silver in giant slalom at the 1999 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek, the biggest single result of his racing career.
  • Achieved 4 World Cup race victories and 18 World Cup podiums across disciplines such as downhill and Super-G.
  • Tied the record by starting at six Olympic Winter Games (1992–2010), and was flagbearer for Liechtenstein at Salt Lake City 2002.

Notable moments & style

  • On 18 January 2008 he won the Kitzbühel Super-G at age 36, briefly becoming the oldest male winner of an Alpine World Cup race at that time.
  • In his farewell race in March 2010 at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, he skied in a tuxedo jacket and Bermuda shorts, slowing to high-five coaches along the course, underlining his showman reputation.

Life after racing

  • After retiring in 2010, Büchel moved into media and communication, working as a ski expert and co-commentator for German broadcaster ZDF and as a keynote speaker.
  • He serves as an honorary board member and athlete ambassador for Right To Play Switzerland and is involved with Special Olympics Liechtenstein and other charitable or sports-related organizations.
  • He co-owns “Rotor Training,” where he coaches and mentors athletes, and acts as a goodwill ambassador for Liechtenstein’s destination brand.

Current relevance and “latest news”

  • In recent years, Büchel has remained visible around major alpine events as a TV expert and personality, especially during World Cup and Olympic broadcasts.
  • He continues to appear in interviews and profiles highlighting his unusually long career, his six Olympic appearances, and his role in promoting sport and inclusion through organizations like Right To Play and Special Olympics.

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