Franz Heinzer
Franz Heinzer is a former Swiss alpine ski racer who won the gold medal in the downhill event at the 1991 World Championships in Saalbach, making history as the first Swiss to win a major downhill title on Austrian soil. Now 62, he serves as a downhill coach for the Swiss European Cup team, where he focuses on nurturing new talent in a sport he believes has become increasingly dangerous. Heinzer has a deep understanding of the sport, shaped by his own competitive experiences and decades of coaching, and he emphasizes the importance of technical skill and mental resilience in young athletes.
Born on Jan 01, 1968 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
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Switzerland:
Franz Heinzer was another athlete who trained under Karl Frehsner during the golden era of Swiss skiing.
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Switzerland:
Franz Heinzer is the European Cup coach with whom Franjo von Allmen trained.
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Switzerland:
Franz Heinzer, a former world champion, is currently training new talents in the Swiss European Cup team.
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