Kathrin Hölzl (born 18 July 1984) is a retired

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at the 2009 World Championships. Hölzl made her World Cup debut in December

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. Following her world championship in February 2009, she scored her first World Cup victory in a giant slalom at

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in November, followed by another win in December at Lienz. She made two additional podiums and won the World Cup giant slalom title for the

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/ref> In October 2013 Hölzl announced her retirement from the sport after struggling with injuries and illness for several years, having last competed in a World Cup race in December 2011.

World Cup results

Season standings

Season titles

Races podiums

*2 wins – (2 GS) *9 podiums – (9 GS)

References

External links

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World Cup standings at the International Ski Federation * *
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