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Jean claude killy basquiat biography
Jean-Claude Killy
French alpine skier, participant in World Cup races. Date of Birth: 30.08.1943 Country: France |
Content:
- Jean-Claude Killy: A Legendary Skier
- National and International Success
- Injury and Determination
- Olympic Setbacks and Triumph
- Dominance and the Triple Crown
- Olympic Glory in Grenoble
- Post-Olympic Career
Jean-Claude Killy: A Legendary Skier
Early Life and ChildhoodBorn in Saint-Cloud, Paris, during World War II, Jean-Claude Killy moved to Val-d'Isère in the Alps with his family in 1945.
His father, Robert, a former pilot, opened a ski shop, fostering Jean-Claude's passion for the sport. Growing up in the picturesque mountains, he exhibited exceptional speed on the slopes but often struggled to finish races.
National and International Success
In 1961, at the age of 18, Killy made his international debut in a giant slalom in Val-d'Isère, securing his first victory despite a disadvantageous starting position.
He joined the French nation