Jean-Baptiste Grange

French alpine skier and World Champion

Jean-Baptiste Grange - French alpine skier and World Champion
Born

October 10th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Accomplished in alpine skiing, achieved notable success in slalom events. Secured multiple podium finishes in World Cup races. Victorious at the 2011 World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, clinching the gold medal in the slalom discipline. Also earned a silver medal in the 2009 World Championships held in Val d'Isère. Competed for the French national team, representing the country in various international competitions throughout a distinguished career.

Won gold at the 2011 World Championships

Secured silver at the 2009 World Championships

Achieved multiple World Cup podium finishes

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