Alex Vinatzer (born 22 September 1999) is an Italian

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alpine ski racer. He specializes in

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and has competed in two

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, and three

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. Born in

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, Vinatzer made his World Cup debut in November

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and his first podium in January

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, Croatia.

World Cup results

Season standings

Race podiums

* 0 wins * 2 podiums – (2 SL); 15 top tens (15 SL)

World Championship results

Olympic results

References

External links

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Alex Vinatzer
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