Heinz Schilchegger

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Heinz Schilchegger (born 16 October 1973) is an Austrian former alpine skier. He was born in Radstadt.

His best result dates from 2000, when he won a World Cup slalom race in Park City, Utah. [1]

Outside World Cup skiing he finished second in the Powder 8 World Championships in Canada in 2004. [2]

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References

  1. "Schilchegger slaloms to victory". BBC News. 2000-11-19. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  2. "Powder 8 Ski Championships". Outdoor Life Network. 2004. Retrieved 2012-02-07.