Hirscher…

Hirscher’s retirement is one of both the biggest “what-it’s” but also one of the biggest brain plays in sports. Retired only in his 20s after winning 8 overalls in a row, at his peak having dominated the 2019 season.

Part of me wants to have seen what could have been if he had continued. But looking at how he left out on his own terms whilst completely on top, I also entirely understand it from a legacy standpoint.

Nobody will ever associate Hirscher with a slump in form, or that guy who “only” won 67 wins. He’ll always be that guy who could’ve easily gone further.