Lara Gut-Behrami is still unstoppable. Race after race, she proves why she’s one of the greatest to ever step onto the slopes. Her speed, her focus, her dominance—it feels untouchable. Yet behind the medals and the glory, a decision is already made.
Fans watched her carve history again this season. She lifted yet another Super-G globe, adding to her already glittering collection. Each win reminded the world that Lara isn’t slowing down. She is, in many ways, stronger than ever. But that’s what makes her revelation so hard to believe.
Because 2026 will be her last ride. The Milano-Cortina Winter Games are circled not only as her next Olympic challenge but also as the final chapter of her career. For someone who thrives on competition, the end feels almost impossible to imagine. And yet, she has chosen it herself.
Why now? Why walk away at the peak of her power? Lara has her reasons, but she’s holding them close. She knows the whispers are growing—about life beyond skiing, about what comes next. Fans are left piecing the puzzle together, waiting for her to reveal more.
There are hints, of course. A move to England with her husband, Valon Behrami. A new chapter far from the snow, closer to football than to the alpine world. But still, the details are hazy, and the suspense only deepens. Lara seems content to let the world wonder.
Her record already secures her place among legends. Forty-eight World Cup victories, six Super-G titles, Olympic gold. She doesn’t need another win to prove anything. Yet she will step onto the slopes for two more years, every race carrying the weight of farewell.
For fans, that means each start gate is different now. Each glide down the mountain feels rarer, more precious. Knowing the end is near makes every turn sharper, every finish line heavier. Watching her ski is no longer just about victory—it’s about memory.
And when 2026 finally comes, all eyes will be on her. One last Olympic run. One last chance at glory. One last roar from the queen of the slopes before the snow settles for good. Until then, the question lingers in the air: what does Lara Gut-Behrami see waiting for her beyond the finish line?
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