Jean-Claude Killy
Jean-Claude Killy is a renowned French former alpine ski racer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley. Born on August 30, 1943, in Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, Killy became an iconic figure in the world of skiing, known for his exceptional speed and skill on the slopes. After retiring from competitive skiing, he transitioned into a successful career in sports administration and served as a prominent advocate for the development of skiing and winter sports in France. Killy has played a significant role in promoting the French Alps as a premier destination for skiing, and he was recently mentioned in the news regarding the potential selection of Val d’Isère as a venue for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Born on Aug 30, 1936 (89 years old)
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Switzerland:
Jean-Claude Killy was a skier who represented the kind of success Rolex sought to embody.
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Monaco:
Jean-Claude Killy, a former Olympic champion and icon of French skiing, expressed his outrage at the idea of Val d'Isère not being included in the Olympic sites.
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Jean-Claude Killy is mentioned as someone who holds significance for the Val d’Isère ski station.
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