Marlies Schild

About

Alpine skier who won a silver medal in the women's combined in the 2006 Olympics and also took silver in the women's slalom at the 2010 Olympics.

Before Fame

She liked the downhill event best growing up but had to switch to slalom after repeated knee surgeries growing up.

Trivia

She won a silver medal in the women's slalom at the 2014 Olympics.

Family Life

Her younger sister Bernadette is also a competitive ski racer.

Associated With

Felix Gottwald also medaled for Austria at the 2006 Olympics, winning gold in the individual sprint and team events.