Armin Bittner (born November 28, 1964) is a German former alpine skier.[1][2]

Armin Bittner
Bittner in 1993 Madonna di Campiglio World Cup slalom.
Personal information
Born (1964-11-28) 28 November 1964 (age 59)
Krün, West Germany
OccupationAlpine skier
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Skiing career
DisciplinesTechnical events
World Cup debut1986
Retired1994
Olympics
Teams3
World Championships
Teams3
Medals2
World Cup
Seasons9
Wins7
Podiums19
Discipline titles2
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Germany
World Cup race podiums
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Slalom 7 4 7
Giant slalom 0 0 1
Total 7 4 8
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1989 Vail Slalom
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Crans-Montana Slalom

In the Alberto Tomba era, Bittner was a difficult opponent for the Italian and beat him twice in slalom – in 1989 and 1990.[3][4]

Career edit

He won a total of 7 Alpine Skiing World Cup races, all in Slalom. He competed in the 1988, 1992, and 1994 Winter Olympic Games, but did not win any medals.[5]

World Cup victories edit

World Cups edit

Season Discipline
1989 Slalom
1990 Slalom

Individual races edit

Date Location Race
21 December 1986   Hinterstoder Slalom
21 December 1988   St. Anton Slalom
January 15, 1989   Kitzbühel Slalom
August 12, 1989   Thredbo Slalom
6 January 1990   Kranjska Gora Slalom
January 12, 1990   Schladming Slalom
March 4, 1990   Veysonnaz Slalom

References edit

  1. ^ ski-db.com
  2. ^ "Armin Bittner profile". fis-ski.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  3. ^ "TOMBA ABBONATO ALL' ERRORE". repubblica.it (in Italian). 22 December 1988. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Bittner wins World Cup slalom". upi.com. 7 January 1990. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  5. ^ sports-reference.com

External links edit