Stephan Eberharter

Austrian Alpine ski racer and Olympian

Stephan Eberharter - Austrian Alpine ski racer and Olympian
Born

March 24th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Austrian skier achieved success in alpine skiing events during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Competed in multiple World Cup seasons, securing numerous podium finishes. Won the overall World Cup title in 2001. Participated in the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics, earning a gold medal in the downhill event at the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002. Recognized for powerful and precise skiing style, contributing to a successful career in international competitions.

Won the overall World Cup title in 2001

Gold medal in downhill at the 2002 Winter Olympics

Competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics

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