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SKI 4 PROFILES
Karen Putzer
Name: Karen Putzer
DOB: 29/09/1978
Height: 161 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Events: Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G
Honours: 2002/03: 1st, World Cup giant slalom, Semmering
2002/03: 1st, World Cup giant slalom, Val d'Isere
2002: 3rd, Olympic super-G, Salt Lake City
The Lowdown
  • Trained by her father Adolf, a ski instructor, until 1993
  • A four-time junior world champion she likes to compete in all Alpine events, being one of the most consistent skiers on the World Cup circuit
  • Favours 'Glider' courses thanks to her precise, fluid style
  • Has consistently risen up the world rankings since making her debut 1997. Currently overall world number 11
  • Renowned for her quiet demeanour off course
Link to official site: www.karen-putzer.it
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