About Hedy Schlunegger
Lived 1923 – 2003 (aged 80). Hedy Schlunegger was a Swiss alpine skier.
Hedy Kaufmann-Schlunegger (10 March 1923 – 5 July 2003) was a Swiss alpine skier. At the 1948 Winter Olympics, Hedy Schlunegger was the first Olympic Gold medalist in Lady's Downhill skiing.
After her success in skiing, Hedy Kaufmann-Schlunegger and her husband managed a sporting goods store in Grindelwald. Olympic medalist Martina Schild is her granddaughter.
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Who was Hedy Schlunegger?
alpine skier (1923-2003)
When was Hedy Schlunegger born?
Hedy Schlunegger was born on 10 March 1923 in Wengen BE.
When did Hedy Schlunegger die?
Hedy Schlunegger died on 5 July 2003 in Grindelwald.
What was Hedy Schlunegger's occupation?
Hedy Schlunegger was an alpine skier.
What nationality was Hedy Schlunegger?
Hedy Schlunegger was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hedy Schlunegger. https://biography.guide/hedy-schlunegger/
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