Annemarie Moser-Pröll
Austrian Alpine ski champion
Born
March 27th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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A distinguished Alpine skier achieved significant success during the 1970s and early 1980s. Secured three Olympic medals, including two golds at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics and one silver in 1972. Dominated the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, winning the overall title three times and earning a record 62 World Cup races. Renowned for exceptional performances in downhill and giant slalom disciplines.
Won two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics
Secured 62 World Cup race victories
Achieved three overall World Cup titles
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