Lara Gut

Alpine skier with Olympic medals

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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