| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's alpine skiing | ||
 | 1982 Schladming | Downhill |
Conradin Cathomen (born 2 June 1959 in Laax) is a former Swiss alpine skier. He won the silver medal at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1982. He also competed in the men's downhill at the 1984 Winter Olympics. [1]
| Date | Location | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 19 December 1982 |  Val Gardena | Downhill |
| 10 January 1983 |  Val d'Isère | Downhill |
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