Elisabeth Gorgl
Also known as Elisabeth Görgl, Elisabeth Goergl
Career
Active 1996 – 2017
Biography
About Elisabeth Gorgl
With a tall, athletic frame, brown hair, and a poised presence, Elisabeth Gorgl carries the look of a lifelong athlete. Born in Bruck an der Mur, Styria, Austria, she is an Austrian former snowboarder who competed from 1996 to 2017, starting at around 15 years old. Over 21 years of active competition, she built a career that spanned two decades.
Her World Cup debut came in March 2000, and she went on to reach podiums in all five alpine disciplines, with multiple victories in giant slalom, super-G, and downhill. In January 2008, she won her first World Cup race in the giant slalom at Maribor, Slovenia. Standing 5'5" and weighing 146 lbs, she has an average build. She retired with a legacy of versatility and consistency.
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Frequently asked
How long was Elisabeth Gorgl's professional career?
She was active from 1996 to 2017, which is 21 years, starting when she was around 15 years old.
In which alpine disciplines did she achieve World Cup podiums?
She reached podiums in all five alpine disciplines, with multiple wins in giant slalom, super-G, and downhill.
What was her first World Cup victory?
Her first World Cup win came in January 2008 in the giant slalom at Maribor, Slovenia.
Did you know
- Her 21-year career began when she was just 15, making her a teenage starter in the World Cup circuit.
- She achieved the rare feat of podiums in all five alpine disciplines, a mark of her versatility.
- Her birthplace, Bruck an der Mur, is in the Styria region of Austria, known for its alpine culture.
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