Henri Oreiller

Henri Jean Auguste Oreiller (5 December 1925 – 7 October 1962) was an alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist from France. He won two gold medals and a bronze at the 1948 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete at those Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Biography Born in Paris, he is the son of Léon Oreiller, of Italian origin, and Marguerite Favre, from Savoie. His parents lived in Paris and frequented Val d'Isère for holidays. Oreiller was a member of Section Eclairuers Skieurs, a specialist skiing section of the French Resistance during World War II. After the liberation of Paris, he fought in the Alps in an elite winter combat unit of the French Army.

At his shrine at Val d'Isère, where he is interred next to his wife, testimonies from around the world bear witness to his abilities.

Arlberg-Kandahar Best result: 2nd place in slalom 1947 a Mürren and 1950 a Mürren.

Others Winner of the Harriman Cup in 1949 in Sun Valley in the U.S., in downhill, slalom, and combined. Champion of France in special slalom in 1947.

Motor racing Champion of France in "touring" category in 1959. Tour de France 1959, winner on points. Lyon-Carbonnière Rallye in 1960 and 1961.