Renato Ulrich (born 14 December 1983 in

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) is a

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, specializing in aerials.FIS Profile
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Winter Olympics for Switzerland. In 2006, he advanced to the aerials final, finishing in 10th. In 2010, he placed 18th in the qualifying round of the aerials event, failing to advance to the final. As of March 2013, his best showing at the World Championships is 4th, in both

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. Ulrich made his World Cup debut in January 2003. As of March 2013, he has finished on the podium five times, with the best silver medals, in 2010/11 and 2011/12. His best World Cup overall finish in aerials is 3rd, in 2010/11.

World Cup Podiums

References

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