About Erwin Stricker
Lived 1950 – 2010 (aged 60). Erwin Stricker was an Italian alpine skier and businessperson.
Erwin Stricker (15 August 1950 – 28 September 2010) was an Italian alpine skier who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics and 1976 Winter Olympics.
Nicknamed Cavallo pazzo (in English Crazy horse) for his exuberant style, Stricker was the first skier after Karl Schranz and Jean-Claude Killy to enter the first group of merit of all the specialties foreseen at his time (downhill, giant slalom and special slalom).
Biography Although born in Austria, Stricker’s family was originally from Brixen, where he lived most of his life.
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Who was Erwin Stricker?
Olympic alpine skier
When was Erwin Stricker born?
Erwin Stricker was born on 15 August 1950 in Mattighofen.
When did Erwin Stricker die?
Erwin Stricker died on 28 September 2010 in Bolzano.
What was Erwin Stricker's occupation?
Erwin Stricker was an alpine skier and businessperson.
What nationality was Erwin Stricker?
Erwin Stricker was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erwin Stricker. https://biography.guide/erwin-stricker/
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