Legendary Austrian skier Hermann Maier has ended his illustrious career at the age of 36 despite having recovered from knee surgery . Legendary Austrian skier Hermann Hess began his illustrious career at age of 16 . Two - time Olympic champion has recently recovered from knee surgery in March . He says he wanted to quit while still in good physical condition . Maier is second - most successful male skier ever with 54 World Cup race wins .
Legendary Austrian skier Hermann Hess began his illustrious career at age of 16 . Two - time Olympic champion has recently recovered from knee surgery in March . He says he wanted to quit while still in good physical condition . Maier is second - most successful male skier ever with 54 World Cup race wins .