Gerd Gradwohl (born 16 January 1960 in
Kempten
Kempten (; ) is the largest town of Allgäu, in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. The population was about 68,000 in 2016. The area was possibly settled originally by Celts, but was later taken over by the Romans, who called the town ''Cambodunum''. K ...
) is a visually impaired
alpine skier
Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Telemark, or ski jumping), which use skis with free-heel bindings. Whether ...
from
Germany
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total popu ...
. He won a gold medal and a bronze medal in
Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. He was disqualified for a gold medal due to a rules violation concerning distance from his
guide
A guide is a person who leads travelers, sportspeople, or tourists through unknown or unfamiliar locations. The term can also be applied to a person who leads others to more abstract goals such as knowledge or wisdom.
Travel and recreation
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1960 births
Living people
Paralympic alpine skiers for Germany
Alpine skiers at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Paralympic gold medalists for Germany
Paralympic bronze medalists for Germany
Visually impaired-category Paralympic competitors
Medalists at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
German male alpine skiers
Paralympic medalists in alpine skiing
21st-century German sportsmen
20th-century German sportsmen
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