Helmut Mayer

Austrian Alpine Ski Racer

Helmut Mayer - Austrian Alpine Ski Racer
Born

March 4th, 1966
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Competed in Alpine skiing, achieving prominence in the 1990s. Won a gold medal in the super-G at the 1993 World Championships. Participated in multiple World Cup events, securing several podium finishes throughout his career. Competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.

Gold medal in super-G at the 1993 World Championships

Multiple World Cup podium finishes

Competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics

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