Benjamin Raich (February 28, 1978) is an Austrian skier. February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Skiing is the activity of gliding over snow using skis (originally wooden planks, now usually made from fiberglass or related composites) strapped to the feet with ski bindings. ...

Honours

Olympic Games

• Bronze medal in Slalom in 2002
• Bronze medal in combined in 2002

For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ... The XIX Olympic Winter Games were held in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. ... The XIX Olympic Winter Games were held in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. ...

World Championship

• Slalom World Champion in 2005
• Combined World Champion in 2005
• Silver medal in Giant in 2005
• Silver medal in Slalom in 2001

The 2005 Alpine World Ski Championships were held in Bormio, Italy between 28 January and 13 February 2005. ... The 2005 Alpine World Ski Championships were held in Bormio, Italy between 28 January and 13 February 2005. ... The 2005 Alpine World Ski Championships were held in Bormio, Italy between 28 January and 13 February 2005. ...

World Cup

• First in slalom in 2001 and 2005
• First in Giant in 2005
• First of Combined in 2005