Description: (Retired Alpine Ski Racer)
Austrian alpine ski racer Franz Klammer enjoyed immense success in downhill skiing. He dominated the downhill event for four consecutive World Cup seasons and clinched the gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. Klammer's impressive record includes 25 World Cup downhill victories, with four wins at the challenging Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel. His legacy also includes holding the record for the most wins on the full course at Kitzbühel, cementing his status as one of the greatest downhill skiers in history.