Antoine Deneriaz

Antoine Deneriaz is a retired French alpine skier known for his speed in downhill racing. Born in 1976, he competed professionally from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. His notable achievement is winning the gold medal in the downhill at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Deneriaz was recognized for his technical skill and courage on challenging course terrains. His career highlights also include multiple World Cup podium finishes, demonstrating consistent top-level performance in downhill racing. After retiring from competition, he remains respected within the alpine skiing community for his contributions to the sport.