About Marc Gisin
Born 1988. Marc Gisin is a Swiss alpine skier.
Marc Gisin (born 25 June 1988) is a Swiss former alpine skier. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Career Gisin represented Switzerland in the FIS ski championships. Gisin's best results in the FIS World Cup came at Kitzbuhel in 2016 and 2018 where he finished in 5th position on both occasions. In the FIS European Cup, he won on three occasions at Madonna di Campiglio, Les Orres and Crans Montana.
Gisin competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. He finished in 21st position in the Men's Downhill race.
During his career, Gisin suffered major injuries in crashes. At Crans Montana in 2012, Gisin suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and then in January 2015 at Kitzbuhel left him with a concussion and bleeding on the brain after an accident during the Mens Super-G race. In 2018, Gisin was involved in an accident at Val Gardena during the Mens Downhill race. He crashed following a jump, and was airlifted to hospital. Gisin was placed in a medical coma after the crash. He suffered bruising on the brain, a fractured pelvis and four fractured ribs. In 2020, Gisin announced his retirement from ski racing.
Personal life Gisin is the brother of alpine skiers Dominique Gisin and Michelle Gisin. During his career, Gisin was an athlete supported by Rossignol.
World Cup results Top 10 DatePlaceDisciplineRank20-01-2018 Kitzbuehel Downhill 523-01-2016 Kitzbuehel Downhill 515-01-2016 Wengen Alpine combined 6
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Who is Marc Gisin?
Swiss alpine skier
When was Marc Gisin born?
Marc Gisin was born on 25 June 1988 in Visp.
What is Marc Gisin's occupation?
Marc Gisin is an alpine skier.
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Marc Gisin is Swiss.
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