Bene Mayr
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Date of Birth:
March 14, 1989
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Hometown:
Munich, Germany
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Other Sponsors:
Oakley, Atomic, TSG, Leki, Haexa, Goodstuff
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Career Highlights:
- 2008: 1st Kaunertal Opening
- 2008: 2nd Saas Fee Ride
- 2008: Filming with Aestivation and Rage Films
- 2009: 4th Red Bull Line Catecher
- 2009: 3rd Austrian Open
- 2009: 2nd Newschool Picknick
Q&A
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How did you start skiing? How old were you?
My parents put me on skis when I was 3 years old. After racing and mogul skiing I started with freesking. It just felt way better!
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Favorite movies?
Anchorman, A Night at Roxbury, Step Brothers
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Favorite Books?
All the books of Stieg Larsson
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Heroes:
My family, friends and Travis Pastrana.
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If you were not a skier, you would be
a swimmer.
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What is the biggest obstacle you have faced?
The Arlberg!
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What is the best advice you've heard?
If you believe in yourself, you can do what ever you want... It's true!
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What is the best advice you've heard on improving in your sport?
If you go bigger it won't hurt so much.
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Where is your favorite place to ride?
The Alps!
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At this level, what is something unique that you do in your training to improve your riding?
Being 100% sure you can do it, shut off you're brain and go for it!
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Do you have any other special talents? Hobbies?
Gymnastics is pretty fun and party with my friends!
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What are your goals for 2009?
Go out to BC, shred some lines, and do awesome in all the comps.
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What are your strengths?
Mental strength.
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What are you working on?
My muscles.