Maria Höfl-Riesch

Alpine skier with Olympic medals

Maria Höfl-Riesch - Alpine skier with Olympic medals
Born

November 24th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in alpine skiing, specializing in the downhill and super-G events. Achieved significant success in both the Winter Olympics and World Championships. Won three Olympic gold medals and one silver medal across two Olympic Games. Dominated the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, securing the overall title in 2011. Retired from competitive skiing in 2015.

Won three gold medals at the Winter Olympics

Secured the overall title in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

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