Schlunegger, Hedy (1923–2003)

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Schlunegger, Hedy (1923–2003)

Swiss Alpine skier. Born Mar 10, 1923, in Switzerland; died 2003; grandmother of Martina Schild (skier).

Won a gold medal for downhill at St. Moritz (1948), the 1st women's downhill event in Olympic history.

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