Hanni Wenzel
German alpine ski racer and champion
Born
December 14th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A celebrated alpine ski racer achieved prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Won two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, excelling in the slalom and giant slalom events. Secured the overall and slalom World Cup titles in 1975, becoming the first woman to win the overall World Cup title. Competed for West Germany and represented the nation in various international competitions, contributing significantly to the sport.
Won two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics
First woman to win the overall World Cup title in 1975
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