Hilary Lindh facts for kids
| Alpine skier | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disciplines | Downhill, Super-G | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 10, 1969 Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup debut | March 15, 1986 (age 16) |
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| Retired | March 1997 (age 27) |
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| Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teams | 3 - (1988, '92, '94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 1 (0 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Championships | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teams | 4 - (1989, '91, '96, '97) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 2 (1 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seasons | 11 - (1987-97) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 3 - (3 DH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Podiums | 5 - (5 DH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 - (9th, 1995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 - (2nd in DH, 1995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hilary Kirsten Lindh (born May 10, 1969) is a former American alpine ski racer. She was especially good at the downhill event. Hilary became a world champion and won a medal at the Olympics.
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Hilary Lindh's Amazing Ski Career
Hilary Lindh was born in Juneau, Alaska. She started learning to ski and race at Eaglecrest Ski Area. This ski area is located on Douglas Island.
Early Achievements
Hilary was very talented from a young age. When she was just 14, she joined the U.S. Ski Team. By the time she was 16, she made history. She became the first American to win a downhill title at the World Junior Championships.
Hilary represented the U.S. in three Olympic Games. She won a silver medal in the downhill event. This happened at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France.
World Cup Success
In 1994, Hilary won a special race. It was the 100th World Cup race won by an American skier. This was one of her three World Cup victories during her career.
She was also the only American to win a medal at the 1997 World Championships. She earned a gold medal in the women's downhill. This big win took place in Sestriere, Italy.
Retirement and Life After Skiing
Hilary Lindh raced in the World Cup for 11 years. During this time, she had three wins and five podium finishes. She also placed in the top ten 27 times. She stopped competing internationally after the 1997 World Cup season.
After retiring from skiing, Hilary continued her education. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Utah. She also got a master's degree in conservation ecology in Canada. Today, she works as an environmental consultant. Hilary is married and has a daughter. She lives in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Her husband manages the 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. Hilary is also the granddaughter of famous performer Connie Boochever. Her other grandparent was Federal appeals court judge Robert Boochever.
World Cup Victories
Hilary Lindh won three World Cup downhill races. Here are the details of her victories:
| Season | Date | Location | Discipline |
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| 1994 | February 4, 1994 | Sierra Nevada, Spain | Downhill |
| 1995 | December 2, 1994 | Vail, USA | Downhill |
| December 10, 1994 | Lake Louise, Canada | Downhill |
Other Important Results
- In 1986, at age 16, she became the U.S. National Champion and World Junior Champion in Downhill. This happened within three weeks!
- She won four U.S. National Championships titles during her career.
See also
In Spanish: Hilary Lindh para niños
