Wachter, Anita (1967–)
Wachter, Anita (1967–)
Austrian Alpine skier. Born Feb 12, 1967, in Schruns, Austria.
Won a gold medal for combined at Calgary Olympics (1988); won a silver medal for combined and a silver (tied with Diann Roffe) for giant slalom at Albertville Olympics (1992); placed 4th for giant slalom at Lillehammer Olympics (1994); at World championships, won silver medals for giant slalom (1993) and combined (1996); won World Cup giant slalom titles (1990, 1994) and overall (1993).
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