Antoine Dénériaz

Antoine Dénériaz is a retired French alpine ski racer who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's downhill at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. His Olympic success marked the pinnacle of his career, although his performance in World Cup events was less prominent. Dénériaz made headlines recently when thieves stole his Olympic gold medal from his home in France, adding a dramatic twist to his already storied legacy in the sport.