André Myhrer

Alpine skier; Olympic gold medalist

André Myhrer - Alpine skier; Olympic gold medalist
Born

January 11th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Born in Sweden in 1983, a professional alpine skier specialized in slalom. Competed in multiple World Cup seasons, achieving notable results. Won gold in the slalom event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Secured several podium finishes throughout the World Cup circuit, showcasing a consistent performance over the years.

Won a gold medal in slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Achieved multiple World Cup podium finishes

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