Michael Matt celebrates birth of second child

Austrian slalom specialist Michael Matt has announced the birth of his second child, a son. The 33-year-old athlete shared the news on Instagram with the caption, “Welcome to the world, little man,” accompanied by a photo of himself and his three-year-old daughter, Emily.

While Matt has not yet disclosed the baby's name or specific birth details, the announcement has drawn numerous congratulations from the international skiing community. Notable figures offering well-wishes include former teammates and competitors such as Eva-Maria Brem, Anna Veith, Nina Ortlieb, and Adam Zampa.

The news comes during the summer training break in the World Cup calendar. Matt's recent competitive season included a close call at the Olympics, where he narrowly missed an Olympic medal in the team combined event.