Epple, Maria (1959–)
Epple, Maria (1959–)
German Alpine skier. Name variations: Maria Epple-Beck or Epple Beck. Born Mar 11, 1959, in Seeg Algäu, Germany; sister of Irene Epple (Alpine skier).
Won a gold medal for giant slalom at World championships (1978); placed 8th in giant slalom at Lake Placid Olympics (1980).
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