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Nicole HospAustrian alpine skier
Date of Birth: 06.11.1983
Country:  Austria |
Content:
- Nicole Hosp: A Legend on Skis
- Olympic Medals and Crystal Globe Glory
- Multi-Discipline Dominance
- Injury and Olympic Redemption
- World Championships Medals
- World Cup Success
Nicole Hosp: A Legend on Skis
Early Life and Career BeginningsNicole Hosp was born in Ehenbichl, Tyrol, Austria. Her exceptional skiing talent emerged at an early age, leading her to the Austrian national ski team in 2006.
Olympic Medals and Crystal Globe Glory
At the 2006 Turin Olympics, Hosp showcased her versatility by competing in three disciplines. She won silver in slalom, narrowly missing gold by just 0.29 seconds. Her success continued in 2007, when she claimed the overall World Cup title and the giant slalom season title, becoming the seventh Austrian female skier to win the "Crystal Globe."
Multi-Discipline Dominance
Hosp's skiing prowess extended beyond giant slalom. In 2007 alone, she triumphed in at least one race in four of the five Alpine disciplines (super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and combined). She also became the world giant slalom champion that year.
Injury and Olympic Redemption
In October 2009, Hosp suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament tear, forcing her to miss most of the 2010 season, including the Olympics. Undeterred, she returned to the slopes in 2014 and added two more Olympic medals to her collection: silver in combined and bronze in super-G.
World Championships Medals
Throughout her career, Hosp participated in six World Championships, earning a total of seven medals. These included three bronze (slalom in 2003, downhill in 2007, and super-G in 2013), two silver (combined in 2003 and team event in 2005), and two gold (giant slalom in 2007 and team event in 2013).
World Cup Success
Hop's impressive World Cup record included 11 race wins and 53 podium finishes. Her exceptional performance across multiple Alpine disciplines cemented her legacy as a true skiing legend.
