The Austrian Ski Association has named Tommaso Custodero as the new head coach of its cross-country skiing team ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

The Italian takes over as head coach of the national cross-country skiing program, with the Austrian Ski Association (Ski Austria) confirming the appointment on social media.

Meanwhile, the sprint group, which has enjoyed a strong recent period, will continue to be led by Fabian Sieder, ensuring continuity in one of the team’s most successful areas.

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The coaching news follows Ski Austria’s recent confirmation of its cross-country skiing squads for 2026/2027. Teresa Stadlober, Mika Vermeulen, and Benjamin Moser hold national team status for the upcoming season, with Heidi Bucher, Magdalena Scherz, Michael Föttinger, Tobias Ganner, and Lukas Mrkonjic named to the A-Team.

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With a new head coach in place and an established sprint setup retained, the Austrian cross-country program now looks ahead to a World Championship season.

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