Stephanie Venier (born 19 December 1993) is an Austrian

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alpine ski racer, and specializes in the speed events of

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and

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. Born in

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, Venier made her World Cup debut at age 19 in January

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. She gained her first podium in January

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in a super-G at

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; several weeks later at the

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, she won the silver medal in the

World Cup results

Season standings

Race podiums

* 1 win – (1 DH) * 6 podiums – (4 DH, 2 SG); 35 top tens

World Championship results

Olympic results

References

External links

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Austrian Ski team
– official site – Stephanie Venier – '
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