Thomas Pfyl facts for kids
Pfyl at the 2013 World Championships
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| Nationality | Swiss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 January 1987 Switzerland |
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| Website | www.thomaspfyl.ch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Switzerland |
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| Sport | Alpine skiing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Downhill slalom Giant slalom Super combined Super G |
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Medal record
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Thomas Pfyl is a Swiss alpine skier. He was born on January 1, 1987. He is also a Paralympian. This means he competes in the Paralympic Games. These games are for athletes with disabilities.
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Thomas Pfyl's Paralympic Journey
Early Paralympic Success
Thomas Pfyl competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics. These games were held in Turin, Italy. He had a great start to his Paralympic career.
Medals in Turin 2006
In Turin, Thomas won two medals. He earned a silver medal in the Slalom event. He also won a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom event. He finished 8th in the Downhill race. He placed 4th in the Super-G event.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics
Thomas Pfyl also competed in the 2010 Winter Paralympics. These games took place in Vancouver, Canada. He showed strong performances there.
Results in Vancouver 2010
In Vancouver, Thomas finished 10th in the Super Combined event. He placed 7th in the Giant Slalom. He was 8th in the Downhill race. He also came in 7th in the Slalom event.
Flag Bearer Honor
At the 2010 Winter Paralympics, Thomas Pfyl had a special role. He was chosen to be the flag bearer for Switzerland. This means he led his country's team during the opening ceremony. It is a great honor for an athlete.
World Championship Achievements
Thomas Pfyl has also competed in the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. He has won medals at these important events too.
2013 World Championships
At the 2013 World Championships in La Molina, Thomas won a silver medal. This was in the Slalom event.
2015 World Championships
In 2015, Thomas competed at the World Championships in Panorama. He earned a bronze medal in the Super-G event.
External Links
- Athlete of the Month, January 2007 – Thomas Pfyl, from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) website.
- Athlete Search Results – Pfyl, Thomas, from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
