The 35-year-old German was looking forward to ending his career with a home World Cup in Oberhof next year.

Instead, she gives up even before the season has started due to pregnancy.

In 251 World Cup starts, Hildebrand has taken two victories and nine individual podiums.

She has two WC gold medals in relay from 2015 and 2017.

CLIP: Here Elvira Öberg falls at the WC – eliminated in the qualifiers (August 26):

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Clip: This is where Elvira Öberg falls at the World Cup - eliminated in the qualifiers: "Cursed"