Swiss downhill ace Didier Cuche, whom you’ve never heard of unless you pay attention to World Cup skiing, announced his retirement at the base of the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel, Austria, this week, and what’s rad is that he chose to leave at the top of his game. Cuche has won four of the last five DH titles, 18 World Cups, and four world championship medals over 19 years. He also won the first World Cup of the year, so he’s no old grey mare. But, he said, “I would like to leave the World Cup stage on a high.” Kudos, amigo. Via NY Times.

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