Hess, Erika (1962–)
Hess, Erika (1962–)
Swiss Alpine skier. Born Mar 6, 1962, in Grafenort, Switzerland.
Won a bronze medal for slalom at Lake Placid Olympics (1980); at World championships, won gold medals for giant slalom, combined, and slalom (1982), combined (1985), and slalom and combined (1987); won World Cup titles for slalom (1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986), giant slalom (1984), and overall (1982, 1984); placed 5th for slalom at Sarajevo Olympics (1984).
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