weltmeisterlich #1 - Stefan Rettenegger - Junior world champion and regular on the Nordic combined podium
From Rookie of the Year to world leader
The first guest in Bründl Bewegt's new podcast series - #weltmeisterlich - is the charismatic 22-year-old Nordic combined skier Stefan Rettenegger. Stefan is already a two-time Junior World Champion, two-time Youth Olympic Champion and last season he enjoyed numerous podium places in the World Cup. Stefan is only missing his first World Cup victory - but that won't be long in coming, the ambitious man from Pongau is sure of that. In his older brother Thomas, who is also a Nordic combined skier, Stefan found a sporting partner but also a competitor early on. In an interview with presenter and host Stefan Steinacher, Stefan talks about his sporting career and how he came to Nordic combined. According to him, his first attempts at ski jumping were anything but world champion-like and while his mother said after his first training session that he was probably still too small for it and that they should wait another year, Stefan had already been gripped by ambition and passion and so a week later he was already back on the hill. He also talks about the bond with his family and his home country and about the solidarity of his “sports family” - the Nordic combined family.
You can also find out a lot about Stefan in his private life. If you would like to know what he does to balance out his sport or what Stefan does for breakfast, listen to the new podcast episode.
Weltmeisterlich #2 - Anna Gandler - The biggest young hope in biathlon
The junior world champion on her way to becoming the world's best
In the second episode of the third season of Bründl Bewegt, Anna Gandler gives exciting insights into her life as a biathlete. In an interview with Stefan Steinacher, the young Tyrolean, who has already become junior world champion, explains how she fell in love with the sport at an early age and how she goes her own way despite many challenges. She talks about her rocky path through boarding school, the importance of personal responsibility and how important it is to control your environment in order to achieve top performance. Her successes, including several top-five placements in the Biathlon World Cup, are the result of hard work and an unshakable will. “I'm stubborn, I go my own way - and yes, that may not always suit everyone,” says Anna, underlining her strong will. If you also want to know which role models Anna Gandler follows on Instagram or what her boyfriend Émilien Claude does when the French national anthem is playing on TV, it's best to listen to this podcast episode.
Weltmeisterlich #3 - Stefan Kraft - The greatest ski jumper of all time.
World-class on and off the ski jump.
In this episode of "Bründl Bewegt," host Stefan Steinacher talks to ski jumping legend Stefan Kraft about his world-class career, personal challenges, and unexpected adventures.
Stefan shares his thoughts on missing out on the "Athlete of the Year" award despite an incredible season and how he always manages to bounce back from setbacks. "I think one of my greatest strengths is that I don’t dwell on failures for long but instead say: Now something has to change!"
In addition to sports topics, he reveals some funny anecdotes, such as his high school graduation trip to Spain, where he was mugged by four Spaniards—an experience he took in stride with his typically laid-back attitude. If you also want to hear what Olympic champion Johannes Strolz has to say about their time together in Stams or find out what really makes Stefan lose his cool, make sure to tune into this podcast episode.
Weltmeisterlich #4 - Stephanie Venier – Die Speed-Queen mit Kampfgeist und großer Liebe zum Skisport
The vice world champion on setbacks, successes, and big goals.
In the fourth episode of the third season of "Bründl Bewegt," ski star Stephanie Venier talks with host Stefan Steinacher about her remarkable journey to the top of speed skiing. She openly shares her early career experiences, a time when she was far from being a consistent winner, and how her father worked two jobs to support her ski racing. The conversation becomes especially emotional when she speaks about her greatest "Magic Moment," winning the silver medal at the Ski World Championships in St. Moritz. Looking into her parents' eyes at the finish line, she realized how much this success meant to them: "That’s when it hit me that all the hard work had really paid off."
Stephanie also discusses her biggest challenges, including a period when she almost lost faith in herself, and how her family's support helped her through those tough times. Despite the ups and downs, her love for skiing remains unwavering – and she always faces it with a smile.
Our Moderator
Stefan Steinacher
Our Moderator
Stefan Steinacher
Stefan Steinacher is a steadfast member of the sports scene and an important link between athletes and spectators. Sitting at his microphone, he has commented roughly 20 different world championships and three Olympic Games. He also appears as a live speaker at tennis, Formula One and MotoGP events. A native of Fieberbrunn, he has accompanied sporting events with his unbridled enthusiasm for almost 18 years. That said, his favorite occupation is interviewing and getting to know the widest possible variety of people. As the moderator of our new “Bründl Moves” podcasts, he will primarily chat with diverse personalities who are guided through their lives by a personal vision, constantly finding inspiration from within themselves.