NEW NORDIC RECORDS Despite extremely difficult general economic conditions, Fischer closes the 08l09 fiscal year with balanced accounts. Thanks to the WCH gold medal won by Kathrin Hölzl (GER) and the outstanding World Cup results of Ivica Kostelić (CRO), Mario Matt (AUT) and Sandrine Aubert (FRA), the Alpine racing season goes very well for Fischer. The Nordic No. 1 dominates the 08l09 season like never before: five large crystal globes for the overall World Cup winners, eight small globes for the discipline World Cups, plus 77 World Championship medals and 273 podium finishes (60%) in all four Nordic sports. MOST SUCCESSFUL SKI BRAND IN 07I08 WORLD CUP With three large crystal globes, eight small crystal globes, numerous World Cup victories and podium placings, Fischer is the most successful ski brand in the 07I08 season according to the FIS brand ranking. WORLD CHAMPION STYLE Mario Matt (AUT) takes gold in slalom and the team event at the World Championships in Åre (SWE) 2007. Fischer is the most successful brand at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo (JAP): 9 gold, 10 silver and 21 bronze medals. The WCH medal tally of the Fischer Biathletes likewise makes impressive reading: 7 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals.