Jean-Luc Fournier (born 23 September 1956) is a retired

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alpine skier Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Telemark, or ski jumping), which use skis with free-heel bindings. Whether for ...

who competed in the

1980 Winter Olympics The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States. Lake Placid was elected ...

. Although Fournier was unable to achieve another podium finish in the 1980/81 season, he remained in the top ten five times. He finished eighth in the giant slalom at the 1982 World Championships. Fournier ended his career in March 1982 after finishing 11th in Kranjska Gora.

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1956 births Living people Swiss male alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Switzerland Alpine skiers at the 1980 Winter Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) {{switzerland-alpine-skiing-bio-stub