Franz Heinzer (born 11 April 1962) is a former Swiss alpine skier, 1991 World Champion in Downhill skiing. April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 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. ...