Christof Innerhofer facts for kids
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Innerhofer in 2011
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| Disciplines | Downhill, Super-G, Combined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Club | Gr. Sciatori Fiamme Gialle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 December 1984 Bruneck, South Tyrol, Italy |
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| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup debut | 12 November 2006 (age 21) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | christof-innerhofer.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 4 – (2010–2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 2 (0 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 9 – (2007–15, 2019–25) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 3 (1 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seasons | 16 – (2007–2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 6 – (4 DH, 1 SG, 1 AC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Podiums | 18 – (8 DH, 7 SG, 2 AC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 – (8th in 2011) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 – (2nd in AC, 2011) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Christof Innerhofer (born December 17, 1984) is a famous alpine ski racer from Italy. He competes in the World Cup series. Christof is known for his speed in races like downhill and Super-G. He even became a world champion in super-G in 2011.
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About Christof Innerhofer
Christof Innerhofer was born in Bruneck, Italy. He lives in a town called Gais in South Tyrol. He started competing in the World Cup when he was 21 years old, in November 2006.
First Big Wins
Christof won his very first World Cup race in December 2008. This was a downhill race held in Bormio, Italy. It was a big moment in his career.
World Championship Success
At the 2011 World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Christof had an amazing performance. He won three medals! He earned a gold medal in the Super-G event. He also took home a silver medal in the super combined race. To top it off, he won a bronze medal in the downhill event.
Right after these championships, Christof won another World Cup race. It was a super combined event in Bansko, Bulgaria. This race was a bit unusual because the slalom part was done first. This was to avoid fog that was expected later.
Christof's World Cup Journey
Christof Innerhofer has competed in the World Cup for many seasons. He has achieved many top results in different races. He has won 6 World Cup races in total. Four of these wins were in downhill, one in super-G, and one in combined. He has also stood on the podium 18 times, meaning he finished in the top three.
World Championship Highlights
Christof has participated in many World Championships. His most successful year was 2011, as mentioned earlier, where he won gold, silver, and bronze. He has shown great skill in speed events throughout his career.
Olympic Games Achievements 
Christof Innerhofer has represented Italy in the Winter Olympic Games multiple times. He has won two Olympic medals.
Sochi 2014 Olympics
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Christof won two medals. He earned a silver medal in the men's downhill race. He also won a bronze medal in the men's combined event. These were very important achievements for him and for Italy.
More About Christof
- Italians most on the podium in the World Cup
- Italians most successful race winner in the World Cup
- Italy at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
See also
In Spanish: Christof Innerhofer para niños
