Josef Walcher
Skier

Josef Walcher Net Worth

Josef Walcher was an Austrian downhill skier born on December 8, 1954. He had a successful career, winning a gold medal at the 1978 World Championships in West Germany and five World Cup victories. He also had thirteen podium finishes before his retirement.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 8, 1954
Birth Place Austria
Age 66 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 22, 1984 (age 29)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $10.7 billion (2024)

About

Downhill skier who won a gold medal at the 1978 World Championships in West Germany. He earned a total of five World Cup victories and thirteen podium finishes before his retirement.

Before Fame

He debuted at the World Cup in 1973 when he was just 18 years old, finishing in 28th place overall.

Trivia

His lone Olympic appearances came in 1976 and 1980.

Family Life

He tragically died while racing in a benefit in his hometown of Schladming, Austria.

Associated With

He competed at the 1980 Olympics, where American speed skater Eric Heiden took home an amazing 5 gold medals.

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About the author

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