Famous Czech Skiers

Sarka Strachova is a Czech retired alpine ski racer who specialized in the slalom event. She achieved national prominence in 2007 when she won the gold medal at the World Championships. In 2010, she won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games, becoming the first Czech alpine racer to win medals at the World Championships and at the Winter Olympics.

Adriana Jelinkova is a Dutch alpine ski racer who specializes in slalom and giant slalom events. She made her World Championship debut at the age of 17 and has since participated in three more World Championships in 2015, 2017, and 2019.

Jiří Parma is a Czech retired ski jumper best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville, France. He also won four medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, including a gold medal at the 1987 World Championships.

Kurt Hennrich was a Czech professional alpine skier best remembered for his participation in the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, where he competed in three events. Kurt Hennrich died on 28 July 2020 at the age of 88.