Heini Hemmi

Heini Hemmi (born 17 January 1949) is a Swiss former alpine skier, winner of the giant slalom competition at the 1976 Winter Olympics. He also won the Giant slalom World Cup 1976-77. His younger brother Christian was on the podium thrice at the 1976–77 World Cup.

Heini Hemmi
Personal information
Born (1949-01-17) 17 January 1949 (age 75)
Churwalden, Switzerland
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesTechnical events
World Cup debut1970
Retired1979
Olympics
Teams1
Medals1 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams2
Medals1 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons11
Wins4
Podiums13
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Switzerland
World Cup race podiums
Event1st2nd3rd
Giant slalom472
International competitions
Event1st2nd3rd
Olympic Games100
World Championships100
Total200
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1976 InnsbruckGiant slalom
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1976 InnsbruckGiant slalom

He is the older brother of the other alpine skiers (3 podiums in World Cup) Christian Hemmi.[1]

World Cup victories

DateLocationRace
18 March 1976 Mont Sainte-AnneGiant slalom
12 December 1976 Val-d'IsèreGiant slalom
2 January 1977 Ebnat-KappelGiant slalom
24 January 1977 AdelbodenGiant slalom

References

Awards
Preceded by Swiss Sportsman of the Year
1976
Succeeded by