| Alpine skier | |
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| Born | 13 September 1958 Vordernberg, Steiermark |
|---|---|
| Olympics | |
| Medals | 1 (0 gold) |
| World Championships | |
| Teams | 1 |
| Medals | 0 |
| World Cup | |
| Wins | 8 |
| Discipline titles | 1 (DH 1986) |
Medal record | |
Peter Wirnsberger (born 13 September 1958) is an Austrian former alpine skier who won 8 races in World Cup. [1] [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Rank | event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | World Championship |  Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 19th | Downhill |
| 1980 | Olympic Games |  Lake Placid | 2nd | Downhill |
| 1982 | World Championship | Schladming | 12th | Downhill |
| 1984 | Austrian Alpine Ski Championships | Oberndorf | 4th | Downhill |
| 1985 | World Championship |  Bormio | 6th | Downhill |
| 1989 | World Championship | Vail | 8th | Downhill |
| 1991 | World Championship | Saalbach-Hinterglemm | 10th | Downhill |
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