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Heidi Biebl
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Biebl in 1960
Personal information
Born (1941-02-17)17 February 1941
Oberstaufen, Bavaria, Germany
Died 20 January 2022(2022-01-20) (aged 80)
Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany
Height 159 cm
Weight 56 kg
Sport
Sport Alpine skiing
Club SC Oberstaufen
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals 1960, 1964
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold 1960 Squaw Valley Downhill

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.

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