About
Austrian alpine ski racer specializing in slalom, giant slalom, and alpine combined events, and known for competing for SC Bad Kleinkirchheim, participating in the World Cup circuit, and winning a World Championship gold in alpine combined.
Before Fame
He began skiing at a young age in the mountainous region of Carinthia. He joined the Kärntner Schülerkader at age 10 and quickly progressed through the ranks. He won three gold medals in the boys' combined, giant slalom, and parallel mixed team events at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. He made his European Cup debut in January 2013 and his World Cup debut in November 2014. His breakthrough came in December 2015 when he secured his first World Cup podium with a third-place finish in slalom.
Trivia
He won gold in alpine combined and bronze in giant slalom at the 2021 World Championships. He earned silver in alpine combined and bronze in giant slalom in the 2023 World Championships.
Family Life
He grew up in a family that valued sports and physical activity. His father, Günter Schwarz, was a former alpine ski racer, and his mother, Renate Schwarz, was a competitive swimmer.
Associated With
He has cited Marcel Hirscher as being an inspiration and has competed alongside him on the Austrian national team.
