Henrik Kristoffersen

Norwegian Alpine ski racer, slalom champion

Henrik Kristoffersen - Norwegian Alpine ski racer, slalom champion
Born

July 2nd, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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Competed professionally in Alpine skiing, primarily in slalom and giant slalom events. Achieved numerous victories on the World Cup circuit. Won the gold medal in slalom at the 2017 World Championships held in St. Moritz. Earned multiple World Cup season titles in slalom, establishing a prominent position in the sport. Represented Norway in several Olympic Games.

Won gold in slalom at the 2017 World Championships

Claimed multiple World Cup slalom titles

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