Felix Neureuther
A dynamic and popular German slalom specialist whose technical mastery and charismatic personality made him a fan favorite on the World Cup circuit.
Born 1984 (age 42)·German alpine skier·Birthday: March 26·Millennials
Biography
Felix Neureuther was born into skiing royalty—the son of two Alpine World Cup champions—but he carved out a legacy entirely his own. Specializing in the technical events of slalom and giant slalom, Neureuther's career was defined by breathtaking precision and aggressive, clean lines. He became a cornerstone of the German ski team for over a decade, consistently challenging for podium places in the sport's most demanding disciplines. While an Olympic medal eluded him, he captured a World Championship gold in the team event and secured 13 individual World Cup victories, often in dramatic, head-to-head battles. His relatable, upbeat personality and visible passion for racing made him a hugely popular figure in Germany, transforming him into a mainstream sports star who brought new audiences to alpine skiing.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Felix was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Felix Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Felix's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a gold medal in the team event at the 2013 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
- Secured 13 individual World Cup race victories, all in slalom or giant slalom.
- Achieved 47 individual World Cup podium finishes throughout his career.
- Won the German Sportsman of the Year award in 2014.
Did You Know?
Both of his parents, Christian Neureuther and Rosi Mittermaier, were champion World Cup skiers.
He is known for his distinctive, exuberant victory celebrations, often involving a leap in the finish area.
Neureuther is an accomplished pianist and has performed publicly.
He hosts a popular German television show about outdoor adventures and sports called 'Neureuther – Das Sportmagazin'.
“Skiing is physics; you must work with the mountain, not against it.”
