Max Kühner. Photo (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
As of 1st of January, Max Kühner starts to ride for Austria. Kühner has been successfully competing under the German flag throughout his entire career. On his website Kühner writes that German Chef d'Equipe Otto Becker has been involved in his decision, and that it thus comes as no surprise. Kühner also has a strong connection to his new country; "We have for a long time had a residence in Austria. As a child, I started riding at the equestrian center Mauring together with Julia Kayser. In addition for me who lives in Bayern, Austria is closer than Northern Germany," the rider states on his website.
Source: maxkuehner.de
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