Slovak skier Petra Vlhová broke up with coach Livio Magoni after a life season in which she won a crystal globe for her overall victory in the World Cup. The slalom skater informed about the end of the five-year cooperation with the Italian coach, which was previously speculated about.
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Slovak skier Petra Vlhová with a trophy for the World Cup winner.
Marco Trovati, ČTK / AP
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“I am immensely grateful for your time, your infinite energy, the perfectionism and the hope you have constantly placed in me. One door is closing, a thousand others are opening and we just have to make the right choice. But this time each one is his own. Thank you, Livio Magoni , “Vlhová wrote in a photograph with trophies she received under Magoni ‘s leadership.
Magoni also commented on the premature termination of the contract, which was not to expire until next season. “Five beautiful and incredible years passed quickly. With an exceptional athlete who believed in me and my working methods and concepts,” said the coach, who also thanked his client and the whole team. “It was not only a good sports story, but also a life lesson for all of us, because that must be the case in sports,” he added.
In the past season, Vlhová was the first Slovak skier in history to win a large crystal globe for her overall victory in the World Championships. A year earlier, she had dominated the slalom standings, reigning twice in parallel disciplines. In 2019 she won the title of world champion in giant slalom and added silver in combination and bronze in slalom, this year in Cortina d’Ampezzo she won two silver medals in slalom and combination.
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