KP
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Alpine skier
Gender:
Female
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Birth:
29 September 1978(Bolzano, South Tyrol, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Karen Putzer (born September 29, 1978) is an Italian alpine skier.
She was born in Bolzano, Italy. A specialist of Giant Slalom and Super-G, she won a total of eight World Cup victories, arriving second in the overall classment in the 2002–2003 season behind Janica Kostelić. However, her career was often hampered by accidents.
She won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City.
World Cup victories
| Date | Location | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 19 December 1999 |  Saint Moritz |
Super-G |
| 22 December 2001 | Saint Moritz |
Super-G |
| 8 December 2002 |  Lake Louise |
Super-G |
| 12 December 2002 |  Val d'Isère |
Giant slalom |
| 28 December 2002 |  Semmering |
Giant slalom |
| 13 March 2003 |  Lillehammer |
Super-G |
| 16 March 2003 | Lillehammer |
Giant slalom |
| 21 January 2007 |  Cortina d'Ampezzo |
Giant slalom |