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Mathias Zdarsky | |
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 Zdarsky in 1908 | |
| Born | 25 February 1856 |
| Died | 20 June 1940 (aged 84) St. Pölten, Austria |
| Occupation(s) | Ski instructor, artist |
| Known for | "Father of alpine skiing" Inventor of steel ski binding |
Mathias Zdarsky (Czech: Matyáš Žďárský; 25 February 1856 – 20 June 1940) was an early ski pioneer and founder of modern Alpine skiing technique: Arnold Lunn described him as the "father of alpine skiing".[2] He was the first ski instructor in the world.[3] He was also a teacher, painter and sculptor.
- ^ 50. Todestag von Mathias Zdarsky at aeiou.iicm.tugraz.at
- ^ Norden, Gilbert (Spring 2001). "Austrian Sport Museums" (PDF). Journal of Sport History. 28 (1): 87–107. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "Britannica.com article on Matthias Zdarsky". Retrieved 2006-10-09.