Career
Sulzenbacher grew up in Kitzbuehel, Tyrol, which is often considered Austria"s mecca of Alpine skiing. That he went to train in Nordic skiing in his youth, and not in Alpine styles, is remarkable given that at the time virtually the entire well-funded Austrian Ski Federation system was geared towards Alpine ski racing. Sulzenbacher must be credited for breaking new ground.
As Austria"s first successful Nordic skier, Sulzenbacher is regarded as cornerstone for the successes of both Mario Stecher and Felix Gottwald.
With four Olympic medals, he is among Austria"s most successful Olympic competitors. Following his retirement from competition, he now works as a physiotherapist in Stams.