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Peter Lüscher

b. 1956

Swiss alpine skier

Alpine skier
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About Peter Lüscher

Born 1956. Peter Lüscher is a Swiss alpine skier.

Peter Lüscher (born 14 October 1956) is a Swiss former alpine ski racer who won an overall World Cup in 1979.

Biography Born in Romanshorn in the canton of Thurgau, he won the overall World Cup title in 1979 and a silver medal at the Alpine Ski World Championships in 1982.

World Cup results Season standings Season Age Overall Slalom GiantSlalom Super G Downhill Combined 1975 18 52 — — notrun — 1976 19 25 19 14 17 8 1977 20 36 24 24 25 notawarded 1978 21 16 13 6 — 1979 22 1 6 2 — 1980 23 9 26 11 — 4 1981 24 58 — — 34 20 1982 25 28 34 27 28 9 1983 26 5 — 7 notawarded 5 2 1984 27 55 — — 27 11 1985 28 16 — 31 14 4

Season titles Season Discipline 1979 Overall

Individual races 6 wins – (1 DH, 1 SG, 1 SL, 3 K) 25 podiums Season Date Location Discipline 1979 10 Dec 1978 Schladming, Austria Combined 28 Jan 1979 Garmisch, West Germany Slalom Combined 1980 16 Dec 1979 Madonna di Campiglio, Italy Combined 1983 5 Feb 1983 St. Anton, Austria Downhill 9 Feb 1983 Garmisch, West Germany Super-G

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1956, Adliswil, Romanshorn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Alpine skier
Nationality
Switzerland
Awards
Swiss Sports Personality of the Year
Also known as
Peter Luescher

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Lüscher?

Swiss alpine skier

When was Peter Lüscher born?

Peter Lüscher was born on 14 October 1956 in Adliswil, Romanshorn.

What is Peter Lüscher's occupation?

Peter Lüscher is an alpine skier.

What nationality is Peter Lüscher?

Peter Lüscher is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Lüscher

· Wikidata: Q675951

· DBpedia: Peter Lüscher

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