the Marmolada in the Dolomites. In the winter of 1937, he participated for the last time at a world championship but with a disappointing 13th place in slalom. He was no longer able to match or hold his previous performances. He achieved further good results with fifth place in the downhill run and seventh place in the gate run at the Grand Prix of Megève. Afterwards, Franz Zingerle ended his active career and only competed in regional races, whereby in 1939 he was once again able to win the title of Tyrolean downhill champion. During his last season as an active player, he also worked as a coach for the French women's national team in 1937/38. In the winter of 1938/39, he took over the Polish national team, but had to withdraw from the post after the war began. Franz Zingerle was captured in World War II. After returning home, he went back to his old job as a bricklayer and took care of the family's small agriculture. He only continued to follow skiing to support his only child, his daughter Christine, who showed talent during school and adolescence, but she was not interested anymore. Today, Franz Zingerle is known for his accomplishments which he achieved during his career. References External links 1908 births 1988 deaths Austrian male alpine skiers Sportspeople from Tyrol (state)