Maximilian Lahnsteiner (born 16 August 1996) is an

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who won the Europa Cup overall title in

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Career

The victory in the general classification of the European Cup 2021 had made him acquire the right to be included in the

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for the world cup competitions, but a serious injury to his left

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in training in Val Senales, caused him to lose the inaugural race in Soelden, for which he was selected, and the entire 2021-22 season. However, in October 2022 he was again called up with the

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, once again for the inaugural race of the 2022-23 season in Soelden.

World Cup results

Europa Cup results

Lahnsteiner has won an overall Europa Cup. *

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**Overall:

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lahnsteiner, Maximilian 1996 births Living people Austrian male alpine skiers Sportspeople from Gmunden 21st-century Austrian sportsmen