The third
World Cup
A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the concept i ...
season began in December 1968 and concluded in March 1969. This was the first season in which the races began prior to January 1, and that change immediately became permanent.
Karl Schranz
Karl Schranz (born 18 November 1938) is a former champion alpine ski racer from Austria, one of the best of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Born and raised in St. Anton, Tyrol, Schranz had a lengthy ski career, from 1957 to 1972. He won twenty maj ...
of Austria won the first of two consecutive overall titles.
Gertrude Gabl of Austria won the women's overall title. For the first and only (as of 2016) time in World Cup history, a discipline trophy was shared by more than two people, as four men (three French, one Austrian) tied for the Men's Slalom trophy.
The race footage for the film ''
Downhill Racer
''Downhill Racer'' is a 1969 American sports drama film starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Camilla Sparv, and was the directorial debut of Michael Ritchie. Written by James Salter, based on the 1963 novel ''The Downhill Racers'' by Oakle ...
'' was shot during this season, primarily in January 1969.
Calendar
Men
Note: Race 12 and 13 were held on the same day.
Women
Men
Overall
In Men's Overall World Cup 1968/69 the best three downhills, best three giant slaloms and best three slaloms count. 17 racers had a point deduction.
Downhill
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In Men's Downhill World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count.
Karl Schranz
Karl Schranz (born 18 November 1938) is a former champion alpine ski racer from Austria, one of the best of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Born and raised in St. Anton, Tyrol, Schranz had a lengthy ski career, from 1957 to 1972. He won twenty maj ...
won the cup with maximum points.
Giant Slalom
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In Men's Giant Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. Four racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
Slalom
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In Men's Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. The one and only World Cup ever shared by more than two racers. Three French athletes tied with one Austrian.
Women
Overall
In Women's Overall World Cup 1968/69 the best three downhills, best three giant slaloms and best three slaloms count. 15 racers had a point deduction.
Downhill
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In Women's Downhill World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. Three racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
Giant Slalom
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In Women's Giant Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results counted. Eight racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
Marilyn Cochran won the cup without a win, but was runner-up in the final five races.
Slalom
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In Women's Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. 11 racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
Gertrude Gabl won the cup with maximum points.
Nations Cup
Overall
Men
Women
Medal table
References
External links
FIS-ski.com– World Cup standings – 1969
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