Alpine skier | |
Disciplines | Speed events |
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Club | Park City SEF |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, US [1] | June 14, 1980
World Cup debut | 2001 |
Retired | 2009 |
World Cup | |
Seasons | 9 |
Bryon Friedman (born June 14, 1980) is an American former alpine skier. [2]
During his career he has achieved 3 results among the top 10 in the World Cup. [2]
Date | Place | Discipline | Rank |
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December 18, 2004 | Val Gardena | Downhill | 7 |
December 3, 2004 | Beaver Creek | Downhill | 6 |
January 10, 2004 | Chamonix | Downhill | 10 |
Friedman has won two national championships at individual senior level. [3]
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