Description: (Austrian Former Alpine Skier)
Hans Knauß, a retired Austrian alpine skier, gained recognition for his achievements at the Winter Olympics. He participated in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 Games, securing a silver medal in the Super-G event at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. However, his career faced a setback when he tested positive for the anabolic steroid Nandrolone during a World Cup downhill race in Canada in 2004. Consequently, he was suspended from the sport for 18 months, presenting a significant challenge in his professional journey.