Alexandra Grauvogl

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Alexandra Grauvogl
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1981-11-16) 16 November 1981 (age 42)
Tegernsee, Germany
Sport
CountryGermany
Sport Freestyle skiing
Medal record
Women’s freestyle skiing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Madonna di Campiglio Ski cross

Alexandra Grauvogl (born 16 November 1981) is a German freestyle skier.

She won a bronze medal in ski cross at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships 2007. She also competed at the 2005 and 2009 world championships. [1]

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References

  1. "Athlete : GRAUVOGL Alexandra, WSC". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 29 August 2018.