Mario Matt Bio | Career & Net Worth

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Mario Matt has always been the epitome of hard work and dedication. As a former skier, he had his share of ups and downs throughout his career. 

Likewise, he has bagged several titles under his name throughout his decade-long career. Apart from being in the skiing industry, Mario is also indulged in several owned businesses.

Ski racer, Mario Matt
Ski racer Mario Matt (Source: Instagram)

The Austrian Skier, Mario, is sleek and agile on skis. Moreover, according to him, he has skied all his life. And to do that, he works out regularly, even in the off-season.

As we learn through his career and life decisions, let us get through a quick dose of his fast facts. 

Mario Matt | Quick Facts

Full Name Mario Matt
Date of Birth 9 April 1979
Birth Place Zams, Tyrol, Austria
Nick Name None
Religion Unknown
Nationality Austrian
Ethnicity White
Zodiac Sign  Aries 
Age 45
Height 1.90 meters (6 feet 3 inches)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Dark Brown 
Build Athletic 
Father’s Name Name Unknown
Mother’s Name Name Unknown 
Siblings Two brothers, Michael Matt and Andreas Matt
Education Unknown 
Marital Status Married 
Wife  Name Unknown 
Kids A daughter
Profession Former Ski Racer
Discipline Slalom, Giant slalom, Combined
Club SC Arlberg â€“ Tirol
World Cup Debut 21 December 1999 (age 20)
Retirement Date 12 March 2015 (age 35)
Net Worth around $1.5 million
Social Media Instagram
Merch FreshTrack Ski and Snowboard Mount
Last Update  April, 2024

Mario Matt | Body Measurements

Mario Matt is an athletically built man with fair skin and well-trimmed hair. Well, he has dark brown hair and a pair of similar-colored eyes. 

Additionally, he stands at a height of 1.90 meters (6 feet 3 inches) while weighing 90 kg (198 lb). 

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Mario Matt | Early Life & Siblings

Born on 9 April 1979 in Zams, Tyrol, Austria, Mario Matt falls under the star sign of Aries. Unfortunately, not much detail about his family background, education, and even parents is known. 

Brother, Andreas Matt

Born on 19 October 1982, Andreas Matt is a retired freestyle skier specializing in the skicross discipline. Making his World Cup debut in 2004, he played on the field till 2016.

During his career, he played for the club SC Flirsch. He has bagged a gold and a bronze at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships with them.

Furthermore, he bagged silver at the Olympic Games. 

Brother, Michael Matt

Born on 13 May 1993, Michael Matt is the World Cup alpine ski racer specializing in the Slalom discipline. Well, he initially made his World Cup debut at the age of twenty in 2013. 

Currently, Michael plays for the club SK Flirsch â€“ Tirol and has competed in three World Championships. 

Mario Matt | Career

According to the sources, Mario Matt commenced practicing at the early age of two.

Following it, he has been on the field through several small competitions. Martin started playing in the FIS European Cup by the age of fourteen. 

Mario Matt during fan signing event
Mario Matt during fan signing event (Source: Instagram)

Not long after it, Mario made his World Cup debut in December 1999. As the event took place at Kranjska Gora, where he finished with a very respectable 17th place.

Later, he then won his first of 15 races, triumphing with a starting number of 50 in Kitzbuehel. 

Well, among his 15 World Cup victories, Mario bagged 14 in slalom and one super combined. By the year 2001, Mario bagged the World Championship in slalom. 

But, coming to 2002, Kitzbühel became an unlucky venue for him when he fell and hurt his shoulder. Unfortunately, this incident kept him away from the Olympic Games. 

After Mario got well with his injury, indeed, he commenced on the field again. However, he only bagged his other World Cup win three years later in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. As he bounced back in 2007, his 2008/09 season was a disappointment. 

In fact, he did stand third in Levi, but he then failed to finish his next four races and didn’t see the finish line in eight of his 16 races throughout the season.

Furthermore, he later shone brightly in the 2014 Olympics game held in Sochi after bagging the gold. 

Altogether, in 2015, on 12 March, Mario announced his retirement from ski racing. 

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Awards And Achievements

As a matter of fact, when Mario Matt bagged the Olympic gold medal in slalom skiing, he became the second oldest to bag the medal. Similarly, he also became the oldest to win a (regular) World Cup slalom race. 

  • Olympic Games in Sochi (gold)
  • World Championships (three golds, a silver, and a bronze)
  • Junior World Ski Championships (two silvers)

Mario Matt | Net Worth

To date, Mario Matt has not opened up about his career earnings and salary details. However, he leads a luxurious and happy life. 

Besides his career, Mario Matt runs a stable where he breeds Arabian horses (his real passion) and often posts his update on his social media sites.

Furthermore, back in 2009, he also purchased the Krazy Kanguruh bar at the Arlberg resort, St. Anton.

Aligning as per public sources, Mario Matt is estimated to have a net worth of around $1.5 Million.

Mario Matt | Personal Life

According to Mario’s social media platforms, he does have a family, but the details are unknown. In fact, Mario Matt has a baby daughter, but he hasn’t revealed details on her or her mother. 

Social Media Presence

You might be interested in Mario Matt’s personal uploads and posts, check out his social media sites. He is on Instagram as Mario Matt (@mariomatt_) with above 9k followers.

Mario with his daughter and the horsing team
Mario with his daughter and the horsing team (Source: Instagram)

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Mario Matt | FAQ

What is Mario Matt’s skiing career statistic like?

Throughout his career, Mario Matt had 42 podiums and 15 wins. 

Rajani Gurung
Rajani Gurung
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