Jean-Claude Killy

About Jean-Claude Killy

Jean-Claude Killy (born 30 August 1943) also known as Gilette is a former French World Cup alpine ski racer. he dominated the sport in the late 1960s. He was a triple Olympic champion, winning the three alpine events at the 1968 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete there. He also won the first two World Cup titles, in 1967 and 1968.

Season Titles:

6 titles - (2 overall, 1 DH, 2 GS, 1 SL)

Individual races:

18 wins – (6 DH, 7 GS, 5 SL)

24 podiums – (8 DH, 9 GS, 7 SL)

Jean-Claude Killy Achievements

Gold Medal records:

Olympic Games:

Alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill

Alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom

Alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom

World Championships:

1966 World Championships Downhill

1966 World Championships Combined

1968 World Championships Downhill

1968 World Championships Giant Slalom

1968 World Championships Slalom

1968 World Championships Combined