Markus Wasmeier

Markus Wasmeier
Wasmeier in July 2011
Personal information
Born (1963-09-09) 9 September 1963 (age 61)
Schliersee, Bavaria,
West Germany
OccupationAlpine skier
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, super-G, giant slalom, combined
World Cup debut29 January 1984 (age 20)
RetiredMarch 1994 (age 30)
Websitewasmeier.de
Olympics
Teams3 - (1988, 1992, 1994)
Medals2 (2 gold)
World Championships
Teams5 - (19851993)
Medals2 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons11 - (198494)
Wins9 - (2 DH, 6 SG, 1 K)
Podiums31
Overall titles0 - (3rd in 1986, 1987)
Discipline titles1 - (1 SG, 1986)
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Men's Alpine skiing
International alpine ski competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 2 0 0
World Championships 1 0 1
Total 3 0 1
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1994 Lillehammer Giant slalom
Gold medal – first place 1994 Lillehammer Super-G
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Bormio Giant slalom
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Crans Montana Super-G

Markus Wasmeier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaʁ.kʊs ˈvaːsˌmaɪ̯ɐ] ; born 9 September 1963 is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Germany. He was World champion and two times Olympic champion.[1]

  1. ^ "Markus Wasmeier GER". Retrieved 12 March 2014.