Heidi Biebl facts for kids
Biebl in 1960
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| Born | 17 February 1941 Oberstaufen, Bavaria, Germany |
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| Died | 20 January 2022 (aged 80) Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany |
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| Height | 159 cm | ||||||||||
| Weight | 56 kg | ||||||||||
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| Sport | Alpine skiing | ||||||||||
| Club | SC Oberstaufen | ||||||||||
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| Olympic finals | 1960, 1964 | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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Heidi Biebl was a talented German alpine skier. She was born on February 17, 1941, and passed away on January 20, 2022. She is best known for her amazing win at the Winter Olympics.
Olympic Achievements
Heidi Biebl achieved great success in alpine skiing. She competed in two Winter Olympic Games during her career.
Gold Medal Win
At the 1960 Winter Olympics, Heidi Biebl won a gold medal in the downhill event. This was a huge achievement! She was only 19 years old at the time, and her birthday was just three days before her victory. This made her the youngest gold medalist at those games.
Later Olympic Games
Heidi also competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics. She showed strong performances there as well. In both the downhill and slalom events, she finished in fourth place. This means she was very close to winning another medal!
Life and Legacy
Heidi Biebl was born in Oberstaufen, Germany. She was a dedicated athlete who trained with the SC Oberstaufen club. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 80. Her gold medal win in 1960 remains a memorable moment in Olympic skiing history.
See also
In Spanish: Heidi Biebl para niños
