Julien Lizeroux

French Alpine Ski Racer with World Cup Wins

Julien Lizeroux - French Alpine Ski Racer with World Cup Wins
Born

September 5th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed primarily in the Alpine discipline of skiing. Specialized in slalom and giant slalom events. Achieved significant success on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. Represented France in multiple World Championships and the Winter Olympics. Earned a silver medal in the 2009 World Championships in Val d'Isère.

Won the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom race in 2008

Achieved a silver medal in the 2009 World Championships

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