Michaela Kirchgasser facts for kids
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Kirchgasser in December 2006
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| Disciplines | Slalom, giant slalom, combined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Club | Union Sportsklub Raika Filzmoos |
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| Born | 18 March 1985 Schwarzach im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria |
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| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Cup debut | 9 December 2001 (age 16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 10 March 2018 (age 32) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | kirchi.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 3 – (2006, 2010, 2014) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 6 – (2007–17) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 7 (3 gold) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seasons | 14 – (2004–2017) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 3 – (1 GS, 2 SL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Podiums | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall titles | 0 – (8th in 2007) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline titles | 0 – (2nd in SL, 2012) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michaela Kirchgasser (born March 18, 1985) is a retired Austrian alpine ski racer. She was known for racing in technical events. These include slalom, giant slalom, and combined races. She was a top athlete for many years.
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Michaela Kirchgasser's Skiing Journey
Michaela Kirchgasser started her amazing career in alpine skiing. She quickly became a name to watch. She competed in many big events around the world.
Her First Big Wins
On November 25, 2006, Michaela achieved her first World Cup podium. This means she finished in the top three. It was a third-place finish in a giant slalom race in Aspen, Colorado, USA.
Her first big victory came a few months later. On February 24, 2007, she won a giant slalom race. This exciting win happened in Sierra Nevada, Spain.
World Championships and Medals
Michaela competed in six World Championships. These are major international competitions. She won a total of seven medals during her career!
At the 2007 World Championships, she won a gold medal. This was with the Austrian team in the team event. She also finished fourth in giant slalom and ninth in slalom.
In January 2012, she got her first World Cup podium in slalom. This was in Zagreb, Croatia. Less than three weeks later, she won her first World Cup slalom race. This victory was in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. She won another slalom race at the World Cup finals in Schladming. She ended up second in the slalom standings that season.
Olympic Dreams
Michaela also competed in three Winter Olympics. These are the biggest sports events in the world.
At the 2006 Winter Olympics, she finished fifth in slalom. She also placed sixth in the combined event. She always gave her best for her country.
Saying Goodbye to Racing
Michaela Kirchgasser retired from competitive skiing in 2018. Her very last World Cup race was in Ofterschwang. She made it a memorable moment by racing in a bright pink dress!
Michaela Kirchgasser married Sebastian Kirchgasser on May 7, 2016. Even though they have the same last name, they are not related.
World Cup Race Podiums
Michaela had a fantastic career with many top finishes. She won 3 World Cup races. She also stood on the podium 17 times in total! This means she finished in the top three.
| Season | Date | Location | Discipline | Place |
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| 2007 | 25 Nov 2006 |  Aspen, USA |
Giant slalom | 3rd |
| 15 Dec 2006 |  Reiteralm, Austria |
Super combined | 2nd | |
| 24 Feb 2007 |  Sierra Nevada, Spain |
Giant slalom | 1st | |
| 10 Mar 2007 |  Zwiesel, Germany |
Giant slalom | 3rd | |
| 18 Mar 2007 |  Lenzerheide, Switzerland |
Giant slalom | 3rd | |
| 2009 | 25 Jan 2009 |  Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy |
Giant slalom | 2nd |
| 2010 | 29 Jan 2010 | St. Moritz, Switzerland |
Super combined | 2nd |
| 2012 | 3 Jan 2012 |  Zagreb, Croatia |
Slalom | 3rd |
| 22 Jan 2012 |  Kranjska Gora, Slovenia |
Slalom | 1st | |
| 21 Feb 2012 |  Moscow, Russia |
Parallel slalom | 2nd | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Schladming, Austria |
Slalom | 1st | |
| 2013 | 1 Jan 2013 | Munich, Germany |
Parallel slalom | 3rd |
| 24 Feb 2013 |  Méribel, France |
Super combined | 3rd | |
| 2014 | 12 Jan 2014 | Altenmarkt, Austria |
Super combined | 2nd |
| 2016 | 18 Dec 2015 | Val d'Isère, France |
Super combined | 3rd |
| 13 Mar 2016 | Lenzerheide, Switzerland |
Super combined | 2nd | |
| 2017 | 24 Feb 2017 | Crans-Montana, Switzerland |
Super combined | 3rd |
Medals at World Championships
Michaela Kirchgasser won many medals at the World Championships. These are some of her best results:
| Year | Age | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Combined | Team event |
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| 2007 | 21 | 9 | 4 | — | — | DSQ1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 23 | DNF1 | 5 | — | — | DSQ1 | cancelled |
| 2011 | 25 | DNF2 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 |
| 2013 | 27 | 2 | DSQ1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | DNF2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 31 | 6 | 12 | — | — | 3 | — |
Competing in the Olympics
Michaela Kirchgasser represented Austria in three Winter Olympic Games. Here are her results:
| Year | Age | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Combined |
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| 2006 | 20 | 5 | DNF2 | — | — | 6 |
| 2010 | 24 | DNF2 | 15 | — | — | 9 |
| 2014 | 28 | DNF2 | 12 | — | — | 7 |
See also
In Spanish: Michaela Kirchgasser para niños
