Michael Walchhofer
Austrian alpine ski racer and Olympian
Born
April 28th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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A former alpine ski racer competed in the World Cup circuit and represented Austria in several international events. Achieved significant success in downhill and super-G disciplines. Won multiple World Cup races throughout the career and earned a bronze medal in downhill at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Established a reputation for consistent performance and technical expertise on the slopes.
Won bronze medal in downhill at 2006 Winter Olympics
Secured multiple World Cup race victories
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