Bernhard Russi

Bernhard Russi (born 20 August 1948) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Switzerland. Born in Andermatt in the canton of Uri, he is an Olympic, World Cup, and World champion in the downhill event.

Bernhard Russi
Bernhard Russi in 1972
Personal information
Born (1948-08-20) 20 August 1948
Andermatt, Uri, Switzerland
OccupationAlpine skier
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, giant slalom
ClubSC Gotthard Andermatt
World Cup debut8 January 1968 (age 19)
RetiredMarch 1978 (age 29)
Websitebernhardrussi.ch
Olympics
Teams2 – (1972, 1976)
Medals2 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams5 – (19701978)
  (includes two Olympics)
Medals3 (2 gold)
World Cup
Seasons9 – (19701978)
Wins10 – (9 DH, 1 GS)
Podiums28 – (27 DH, 1 GS)
Overall titles0 – (5th in 1971, '72, '77)
Discipline titles2 – (2 DH: 1971, 1972)
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Switzerland
World Cup race podiums
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Giant slalom 1 0 0
Downhill 9 6 12
Total 10 6 12
Olympic Games
1972 Sapporo Downhill
1976 Innsbruck Downhill
World Championships
1970 Val GardenaDownhill
1972 Sapporo Downhill
1976 Innsbruck Downhill
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