Karl Alpiger (born 27 April 1961) is a former

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Career

During his career he has achieved 11 results among the top 10 (5 victories) in the

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Life after competitive skiing

At the end of his career, which occurred at the age of 30 in 1991, he briefly commented on ski races for

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, but today he runs a ski shop in his

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and an "apres ski" bar.

World Cup victories

Europa Cup results

Alpiger has won two discipline cups of the Europa Cup. *

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**Downhill: 1982, 1985

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