Famous Slovenian Skiers

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Tina Maze
(Slovenian World Cup Alpine Ski Racer)
Tina Maze
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Birthdate: May 2, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

Tina Maze is a Slovenian retired alpine ski racer best known for winning two gold medals at the 2014 Olympics. Maze also won two silver medals at the 2010 Olympic Games and is considered the most successful Slovenian ski racer. Maze also won four gold medals at the World Championships and was named Slovenian Sportswoman of the Year six times.

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Ilka Štuhec
(Alpine Ski Racer Who Was the World Champion in Downhill in 2017 and 2019)
Ilka Štuhec
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Birthdate: October 26, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

Ilka Štuhec is a Slovenian alpine ski racer best known for winning the gold medal in the women's downhill competition at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships. Ilka Štuhec has also represented her country at other important tournaments like Olympic Games.

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Petra Majdič
(Slovenian Former Cross-Country Skier)
Petra Majdič
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Birthdate: December 22, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Petra Majdič is a Slovenian retired cross-country skier best known for winning the bronze medal in the women's sprint cross-country skiing event at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. She has also won a silver and bronze at the 2007 and 2011 World Championships, respectively. Petra Majdič is the fourth-most successful FIS Cross-Country World Cup participant of all time.

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Anamarija Lampič
(Cross-Country Skier)
Anamarija Lampič
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Birthdate: June 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Anamarija Lampič is a Slovenian competitive cross-country skier who made her Olympic debut in 2018. After winning a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld, Lampič went on to win two bronze medals at the 2021 World Championships in Oberstdorf. In May 2022, Anamarija Lampič announced that she is focusing on becoming a biathlete.

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Žan Kranjec
(Slovenian Alpine Ski Racer)
Žan Kranjec
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Birthdate: November 15, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Žan Kranjec is a Slovenian alpine ski racer who competes mainly in the technical events of slalom and giant slalom. Žan Kranjec achieved international recognition in 2022 when he won a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.

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Mateja Svet
(Former Alpine Skier)
Mateja Svet
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Birthdate: August 16, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Mateja Svet is a Slovenian former alpine skier best known for winning a silver medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics where she represented Yugoslavia. She also represented Yugoslavia at World Championships, winning a gold medal at the 1989 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in the USA.

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Jure Franko
(Yugoslavia's First Winter Olympics Medal Winner)
Jure Franko
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Birthdate: March 28, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Jure Franko became Yugoslavia’s first Winter Olympics medal winner with his 1984 giant slalom silver win. The alpine skier also won a Universiade gold medal. A national hero, he was later made an Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo. He was trained by his ski jumper father since an early age.

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Meta Hrovat
(Alpine Ski Racer)
Meta Hrovat
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Birthdate: March 2, 1998
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Slovenia

Meta Hrovat is a Slovenian alpine ski racer who had an impressive junior career. She won gold medals at the 2016, 2018, and 2019 World Junior Ski Championships, apart from winning silver medals at the 2017 and 2018 World Junior Ski Championships. Meta Hrovat also represented Slovenia at the 2016 Youth Olympic Games where she won a bronze medal.

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Ana Drev
(One of the Greatest Slovenian Alpine Ski Racers of All Time)
Ana Drev
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Birthdate: August 6, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

Ana Drev is a Slovenian retired alpine ski racer who specialized in the giant slalom. Drev competed for her country in important tournaments like the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and Winter Olympic Games. Ana Drev was ranked amongst the greatest giant slalom skiers from Slovenia before her retirement in 2020 due to health problems.

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Nika Fleiss
(Croatian Retired Alpine Skier)
Nika Fleiss
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Birthdate: December 14, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Brežice, Slovenia

Nika Fleiss is a Croatian retired alpine skier best known for winning a silver medal at the 2004 Junior World Ski Championships in Maribor, Slovenia. Fleiss also represented her country in the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympics. Nika Fleiss announced her retirement after the 2009-10 season.

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Martin Čater
(Alpine Ski Racer)
Martin Čater
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Birthdate: December 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Celje, Slovenia

Martin Čater is a Slovenian professional alpine ski racer who has represented his country in important tournaments like the Winter Olympic Games, FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, and FIS Alpine Ski World Cups. Martin Čater achieved his first World Cup win as well as his first podium finish in 2020.

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Marusa Ferk
(Slovenian Alpine Skier)
Marusa Ferk
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Birthdate: September 27, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Jesenice, Slovenia

Marusa Ferk is a Slovenian professional alpine skier who has represented her country in important tournaments like the Winter Olympic Games, FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, and FIS Alpine Ski World Cups. In 2009, Marusa Ferk came third in slalom in the 2009 World Cup in Garmisch Partenkirchen, which remains her best World Cup result till date.

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Špela Pretnar
(Retired Alpine Skier)
Špela Pretnar
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Birthdate: March 5, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bled, Slovenia

Špela Pretnar is a Slovenian retired alpine skier who finished her career with six wins and 13 podiums altogether in Alpine Skiing World Cup races. In 2000, Pretnar was adjudged Slovenian Sportswoman of the Year. Špela Pretnar has represented Slovenia in important tournaments like Winter Olympic Games, FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, and FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.