Annemarie Moser-Pröll

Austrian Alpine ski champion

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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