Petra Vlhová

Petra Vlhová

• Born: June 13, 1995 (age 27)
• Birthplace: Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia
• Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 59 kg (130 lb)
• Sport: Alpine skiing
• Discipline: Slalom, giant slalom, super-G, downhill
• Club: ŠK Štrba
• Coach: Livio Magoni
• Career highlights:
  • Olympic gold medalist in slalom (2022)
  • World champion in slalom (2019, 2021)
  • Overall World Cup champion (2020, 2021)
  • Slalom World Cup champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • Giant slalom World Cup champion (2021)
  • 26 World Cup victories (19 in slalom, 6 in giant slalom, 1 in super-G)

Petra Vlhová is a Slovak alpine skier who competes in slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and downhill. She is the reigning Olympic champion in slalom, having won the gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Vlhová is also a two-time world champion in slalom, having won the title in 2019 and 2021. She has also won the overall World Cup title twice, in 2020 and 2021.

Vlhová was born in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, on June 13, 1995. She began skiing at the age of 3 and started competing in FIS races at the age of 15. She made her World Cup debut in December 2012 and scored her first podium finish in January 2015. Vlhová won her first World Cup race in January 2016 and has since gone on to win 26 World Cup races in total.

Vlhová is known for her aggressive skiing style and her ability to excel in a variety of conditions. She is also a skilled technician and is able to make quick adjustments to her skiing throughout a race. Vlhová is considered to be one of the best female alpine skiers in the world and is a strong contender for medals at major championships.

Personal life

Vlhová is the daughter of Igor and Zuzana Vlhová. She has two sisters, Andrea and Klaudia. Vlhová is fluent in Slovak, English, and Italian. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and she also enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.

Endorsements

Vlhová is endorsed by a number of companies, including Red Bull, Atomic, and Audi. She also has her own clothing line, PV Wear.

Legacy

Vlhová is one of the most successful Slovak alpine skiers in history. She is the first Slovak skier to win an Olympic gold medal and the first to win the overall World Cup title. Vlhová is also a role model for young skiers in Slovakia and around the world.