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“It's a big dream for me to go home with two gold medals. It's not very easy as it looks like.”

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Michaela Dorfmeister

Michaela Dorfmeister is a renowned Austrian alpine skier. Born on March 25, 1973, she has achieved numerous international skiing event titles, including World Cup and Olympic gold medals. Dorfmeister is known for her exceptional performance in the women's alpine skiing events, particularly in the downhill and giant slalom disciplines. more

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