Ted Ligety

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Ted Ligety

Ted Ligety

TED LIGETY

Professional Skier

Known for pushing the boundaries of ski racing, Ted Ligety began skiing at age 2 in Park City Utah, and was racing by age 10 as a member of the Park City Ski Team.

Tedโ€™s early achievements included his first World Cup in 2003 and a slalom silver at the 2004 Junior World Championships. At age 18, Ted became a member of the U.S. Ski Team, and in 2006 he won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

Tedโ€™s determination and passion for the sport is evident on and off the slopes โ€” he is also President of SHRED Optics, a line of cutting-edge goggles, sunglasses, and helmets.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Olympic Champion, Sochi, 2014
  • Olympic Champion, Torino, 2006
  • 3X Overall World Cup Giant Slalom champion, 2008, 2010, 2011
  • Six-time U.S. Nationals champion
  • World Champion, 2011
  • World Championship Bronze Medal, 2009
  • 29 World Cup Podiums
  • 11 World Cup Wins
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