Hermann Maier

About

Two time gold medalist for the alpine skiing events super G and giant slalom at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games. He also won a silver and bronze medal at the 2006 Turin games for the same events.

Before Fame

He had growth impairments as a teenager which could have hindered any success he went on to have as an alpine skier.

Trivia

He won 3 golds, 2 silvers, and a bronze in World Championship events.

Family Life

He was born in Altenmarkt im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria.

Associated With

Following his gold medal victories, he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.