I like to win. If I lose, I'm not very happy.

I have a strong lead so far, and I would be proud to win it because it remains the summit for a skier. I also aim to collect several smaller crystal trophies at Are, especially the GS Cup.

I planned to stop in 2002 after the Salt Lake City Olympics. I felt able to remain competitive another four years, and I wanted to stop while I'm still at the top.

I trained well this week but I think it will take some time until I recover my best rhythm in this specialty.

Franz Klammer was my great idol in my younger years.

It's good to ski for fun, but I still want to win races as often as possible.

I still have many goals left, especially the Overall World Cup standings.