Toni Livers

Swiss skier with Olympic participation

Toni Livers - Swiss skier with Olympic participation
Born

June 2nd, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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Participated in alpine skiing events and competed in prestigious competitions such as the Winter Olympics. Achieved notable rankings in various World Cup events, contributing to the visibility of Swiss alpine skiing on an international scale.

Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics

Participated in multiple FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events

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