Werner Grissmann
Austrian alpine skier and competitor
Born
January 21st, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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This athlete specialized in alpine skiing during the late 20th century. Achievements in international competitions included participation in World Cup events and European Championships. Recognition came with strong performances in slalom and giant slalom disciplines. The competitive period spanned from the late 1960s through the 1970s, during which several podium finishes were secured in prestigious events.
Competed in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup
Achieved multiple top finishes in slalom races
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