Hermann Maier
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Hermann Maier's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. He is one of only a handful of skiers to win four overall World Cup titles, and his 54 race victories rank him third all-time. His 2,000-point season in 2000 was a male record for over two decades. Beyond the numbers, his comeback from a near-fatal accident in 2001 to win the overall title in 2004 is considered one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Maier's legacy is not just in his medals, but in the way he inspired a generation of Austrian skiers and fans worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Ski Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding contributions to alpine skiing.
Golden Badge of Honour of the Republic of Austria
Awarded for his Olympic success.
Silver Badge of Honour of the Republic of Austria
Awarded for his World Championship achievements.
Racecourse Named in His Honor
The Hermann Maier racecourse in Flachau is named after him.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Alpine Skiers
Greatest Alpine Skiers
All-Time World Cup Wins (Men)
Magazine Covers
Ski Racing
1998-03-01
The Herminator: Nagano Hero
Der Spiegel
1998-02-01
Hermann Maier: The Miracle of Nagano
Skiing
2000-01-01
The Maier Era
Records & Feats
Most points in a single season by a male skier (2,000)
Set in 2000, this record stood until 2023 when Tina Maze surpassed it.
First male skier to win four overall World Cup titles in five years
Won in 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2004.