NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bernhard Russi

Bernhard Russi (born August 20, 1948 in Andermatt). Is a former Swiss Alpine skier. February 15, 1970 he went sensationally at the top in the downhill at the World Championships in front of the austrian Karl Cordin and the Australian Malcolm Milne. Two years later at the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo he won a gold medal in the same discipline. Countryman Roland Collombin secured swiss double victory. Four years later at the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck, could he celebrate another medal this time a silver medal behind the austrian Franz Klammer Alpine skiing has been contested at every Winter Olympics since the 1936 Winter Games in Garmisch and Partenkirchen, Germany. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The 1972 Winter Olympic Games Alpine Skiing results // Mens events Downhill Giant Slalom Slalom Womens events Downhill Giant Slalom Slalom Categories: | ... The 1976 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria. ... At the 1976 Winter Olympics, six Alpine Skiing events were contested. ... August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... Andermatt is a central Swiss village in Uri, 18 miles south of Altorf. ... Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and sport involving sliding down snow-covered hills with long, thin skis attached to each foot. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Malcolm Milne (born November 5, 1948 in Myrtleford, Victoria) is a former Australian Olympic skier. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Sapporo scene Sapporo White Illumination Sapporo (札幌市; -shi) is the fifth-largest city in Japan and it is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture. ... The 1976 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria. ... Innsbruck is a city in western Austria, and the capital of the federal state of Tyrol. ... Franz Klammer (born December 3, 1953) was an Austrian skier who dominated the downhill event throughout much of the mid to late 1970s. ...

World Champions in Men's Downhill

1931: Walter Prager | 1932: Gustav Lantschner | 1933: Walter Prager | 1934: David Zogg | 1935: Franz Zingerle | 1936: Rudolf Rominger | 1937: Emile Allais | 1938: James Couttet | 1939: Hellmut Lantschner | 1948: Henri Oreiller | 1950: Zeno Colò | 1952: Zeno Colò | 1954: Christian Pravda | 1956: Anton Sailer | 1958: Anton Sailer | 1960: Jean Vuarnet | 1962: Karl Schranz | 1964: Egon Zimmermann | 1966: Jean-Claude Killy | 1968: Jean-Claude Killy | 1970: Bernhard Russi | 1972: Bernhard Russi | 1974: David Zwilling | 1976: Franz Klammer | 1978: Josef Walcher | 1980: Leonhard Stock | 1982: Harti Weirather | 1985: Pirmin Zurbriggen | 1987: Peter Müller | 1989: Hans-Jörg Tauscher | 1991: Franz Heinzer | 1993: Urs Lehmann | 1996: Patrick Ortlieb | 1997: Bruno Kernen | 1999: Hermann Maier | 2001: Hannes Trinkl | 2003: Michael Walchhofer | 2005: Bode Miller This is the complete list of Olympic medalists in alpine skiing from 1936 to 2006. ... Zeno ColÃ² (born 30th June 1920 in Abetona, died 1st May 1993) was an Italian Alpine skiier. ... Toni Sailer in 1957 Anton Toni Sailer (born November 17, 1935 in Kitzbühel) is an Austrian skiing legend. ... Jean Vuarnet (born January 18, 1933 in Le Bardo, Tunisia) is a French former Alpine skiier. ... Egon Zimmermann (* 8 February 1939 in Lech am Arlberg) is a former alpine skier from Austria. ... Jean-Claude Killy (born August 30, 1943) is a French alpine skier and a triple Olympic champion. ... Franz Klammer (born December 3, 1953) was an Austrian skier who dominated the downhill event throughout much of the mid to late 1970s. ... William Dean (Bill) Johnson (born March 30, 1960) is an American former Alpine skier who became the first American man to ever win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing. ... Pirmin Zurbriggen (born February 4, 1963, Saas-Almagell, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland), was one of the all time great ski racers. ... Patrick Ortlieb (born May 17, 1967 in Bregenz) is a former Austrian skier who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. ... Tommy Moe (born February 17, 1970 in Missoula, Montana) is an American skier, now retired and living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. ... Fritz Strobl (August 24, 1972 in Linz) is an Austrian Alpine skier. ... Antoine DÃ©nÃ©riaz (born March 6, 1976 in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie) is a French Alpine skier. ... The Alpine World Skiing Championships are organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS). ... Walter Prager (2 April 1910 - 1984) was a Swiss alpine skier. ... Walter Prager (2 April 1910 - 1984) was a Swiss alpine skier. ... David Zogg (18 December 1902 - 26 July 1977) was a Swiss alpine skier. ... Rudolf Rominger (born 21 August 1908) is a Swiss former alpine skier. ... Zeno ColÃ² (born 30th June 1920 in Abetona, died 1st May 1993) was an Italian Alpine skiier. ... Zeno ColÃ² (born 30th June 1920 in Abetona, died 1st May 1993) was an Italian Alpine skiier. ... Jean Vuarnet (born January 18, 1933 in Le Bardo, Tunisia) is a French former Alpine skiier. ... Karl Schranz (* 18 November 1938 in St. ... Egon Zimmermann (* 8 February 1939 in Lech am Arlberg) is a former alpine skier from Austria. ... Jean-Claude Killy (born August 30, 1943) is a French alpine skier and a triple Olympic champion. ... Jean-Claude Killy (born August 30, 1943) is a French alpine skier and a triple Olympic champion. ... Franz Klammer (born December 3, 1953) was an Austrian skier who dominated the downhill event throughout much of the mid to late 1970s. ... Hartman Harti Weirather (born 25 January 1958 in Reutte) is a former Austrian skier. ... Pirmin Zurbriggen (born February 4, 1963, Saas-Almagell, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland), was one of the all time great ski racers. ... Peter MÃ¼ller (born 6 October 1957) is a former Swiss alpine skier. ... Franz Heinzer (born 11 April 1962) is a former Swiss alpine skier, 1991 World Champion in Downhill skiing. ... Patrick Ortlieb (born May 17, 1967 in Bregenz) is a former Austrian skier who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. ... Bruno Kernen is the name of two Swiss skiing champions. ... Hermann Maier (born December 7, 1972, Altenmarkt) is an Austrian skier who has won four overall World Cup titles (1998, 2000, 2001, 2004), two Olympic gold medals (both in 1998) and three World Championship titles (1999: 2, 2005: 1). ... Michael Walchhofer (born April 28, 1975 in Radstadt) is an Austrian Alpine skier. ... Samuel Bode Miller (born October 12, 1977 in Franconia, New Hampshire to Jo Kenney and Woody Miller) (middle name pronounced Bo-dee, in IPA ) is an American alpine skier. ...