Hilary Lindh facts for kids
| Alpine skier | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disciplines | Downhill, Super-G | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1969 Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup debut | March 15, 1986 (age 16) |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | March 1997 (age 27) |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teams | 3 - (1988, '92, '94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 1 (0 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Championships | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teams | 4 - (1989, '91, '96, '97) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 2 (1 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seasons | 11 - (1987-97) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 3 - (3 DH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Podiums | 5 - (5 DH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 - (9th, 1995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 - (2nd in DH, 1995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Medal record
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Hilary Kirsten Lindh (born May 10, 1969) is an American former alpine ski racer. She was a champion in the downhill event. Hilary won a silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics. She also became a world champion in 1997.
Contents
Becoming a Ski Champion
Hilary Lindh was born in Juneau, Alaska. She started learning to ski and race at Eaglecrest Ski Area. When she was only 14, Hilary joined the U.S. Ski Team.
By age 16, she made history. Hilary became the first American to win a World Junior Championships downhill title. This showed how talented she was at a young age.
Olympic and World Championship Success
Hilary represented the U.S. in three Winter Olympics. At the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France, she won a silver medal. This was for the downhill event.
In 1994, Hilary won her first World Cup race. This was a special win, as it was the 100th World Cup victory for an American skier. She had three World Cup wins during her career.
Hilary also shone at the 1997 World Championships. She was the only American to win a medal there. She captured the gold medal in the women's downhill in Sestriere, Italy.
Hilary's Career Highlights
Hilary Lindh competed in World Cup racing for 11 years. During this time, she achieved three victories. She also reached the podium five times. A podium finish means placing in the top three.
She also had 27 finishes in the top ten. This shows her consistent performance. After the 1997 World Cup season, Hilary decided to retire from international competition.
Life After Skiing
After her amazing ski career, Hilary continued her education. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Utah. Later, she got a master's degree in conservation ecology in Canada.
Today, Hilary works as an environmental consultant. She is married and has a daughter. She lives in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Her husband manages mountain operations at the Mt. Sima ski area.
In 2005, Hilary Lindh was honored for her achievements. She was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame. She is also the granddaughter of famous people: performer Connie Boochever and judge Robert Boochever.
World Cup Victories
Hilary Lindh won three World Cup downhill races:
| Season | Date | Location | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | February 4, 1994 | Sierra Nevada, Spain | Downhill |
| 1995 | December 2, 1994 | Vail, USA | Downhill |
| December 10, 1994 | Lake Louise, Canada | Downhill |
Other Notable Achievements
- In 1986, she became the U.S. National Champion.
- She also won the World Junior Champion title in downhill at age 16.
- Hilary won four U.S. National Championships titles in total.
See also
In Spanish: Hilary Lindh para niños
