Lara Gut
Alpine skier with Olympic medals
Born
April 27th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Competed in alpine skiing and achieved significant success at international events. Won a gold medal in the super-G at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Secured multiple victories in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, showcasing expertise in various disciplines, including downhill and super-G. Demonstrated remarkable skill and consistency on the slopes, establishing a reputation as one of the top competitors in the sport.
Won gold in super-G at the 2014 Sochi Olympics
Secured multiple World Cup season titles
Achieved overall World Cup victory in 2016
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