!!!Schranz, Karl

b. St. Anton am Arlberg (Tyrol), Nov. 18, 1938, racing skier and 
hotelier. Serial winner in the Skiing World Cup (overall World Cup 
champion in 1969 and 1970) and three times world champion (1962 in 
downhill and alpine combination, 1970 in giant slalom); at the Olympic 
Games in Grenoble in 1968 was allowed to repeat his run when 
obstructed the first time, achieved best time but was ultimately 
disqualified. Was not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in 
Sapporo in 1972 because he was said to have violated the amateur rule; 
on his return to Austria was given a winner's welcome but ended his 
career.


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