But he often had to struggle with serious injuries. Gangnes missed the entire 2016/17 winter season due to an ACL tear, in summer 2017 he was able to compete again before he fell in training in November 2017 and was out for the season again - another ACL tear.

Gangnes came back once again before a thigh injury now forced him to end his career.

"We just couldn't find out what was caused the problems with the thigh. Something was not right with the muscle and it didn't get any better. Sometimes I even had problems climbing stairs. I had many sleepless nights due to this decision. Now I think it was the right thing to do and I can sleep better again. Even if it hurts tremendously. It's about 25 years of my life during which I pursued my goals and dreams", explains Gangnes, who started skiing at age 4, "at least I was able to achieve some of my goals."