Swiss alpine skiing legend who dominated the sport in the mid-1980s, winning the 1988 Olympic downhill and combining World Cup titles across downhill, super-G, giant slalom and combined disciplines.
Pirmin Zurbriggen is Switzerland's greatest alpine skier, a four-time World Cup overall champion and multiple Olympic and World Championship medallist who combined exceptional all-around ability with extraordinary technical precision. His victory in the downhill at the 1988 Calgary Olympics is one of Swiss sport's most celebrated moments, and his 40 World Cup victories established him as the benchmark for Swiss skiing.
Career Journey
Timeline
1963
👶 Born in Visp, Switzerland
1990
🏁 Retired from professional sport