 Merlin in 2016 at 44. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1972 (age 52) Turin, Italy |
| Occupation | Alpine skier |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Skiing career | |
| Disciplines | Speed events |
| Club | Fiamme Oro |
| World Cup debut | 1991 |
| Retired | 2000 |
| Olympics | |
| Teams | 3 |
| World Championships | |
| Teams | 3 |
| World Cup | |
| Seasons | 10 |
| Podiums | 2 |
Barbara Merlin (born 12 January 1972) is an Italian former alpine skier. [1]
During her career she has achieved 8 results among the top 5 in the World Cup. [1] She competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics, the 1994 Winter Olympics, and the 1998 Winter Olympics. [2]
| Date | Place | Discipline | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-01-1996 |  Cortina d'Ampezzo | Downhill | 5 |
| 19-01-1996 | Cortina d'Ampezzo | Downhill | 4 |
| 15-03-1995 | Bormio | Downhill | 3 |
| 22-01-1995 | Cortina d'Ampezzo | Downhill | 2 |
| 09-12-1994 |  Lake Louise | Downhill | 4 |
| 03-12-1994 |  Vail | Super G | 4 |
| 29-01-1994 |  Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Downhill | 4 |
| 08-12-1991 | Santa Caterina | Giant Slalo | 4 |
Merlin has won four national championships at individual senior level. [3]
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