Felix Neureuther
Alpine skier with World Cup victories
Born
March 26th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Professional alpine skier specialized in slalom and giant slalom. Competed in multiple World Championships and Winter Olympics. Achieved success on the FIS World Cup circuit with several race wins. Cited for strong performances and consistency in competitions throughout his career, contributing to the reputation of German skiing.
Won 13 World Cup races in slalom and giant slalom
Competed in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 Winter Olympics
Earned a silver medal in the World Championships
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