Pirmin Zurbriggen

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1. When was Pirmin Zurbriggen born?February 4, 1963
2. Where was Pirmin Zurbriggen born?Zermatt, Switzerland
3. What is the world ski championships medals?Nine total: 4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze
4. What is the key disciplines?Excelled in downhill, giant slalom, and super-G
5. Who is Pirmin Zurbriggen?Pirmin Zurbriggen is a famous Swiss ski racer who won many titles and became a legend in alpine skiing.
6. How many overall World Cup titles did Pirmin win?He won four overall World Cup titles, the most in the sport.

FIS Ski World Cup: The premier annual international competition series in alpine skiing, featuring multiple disciplines.
Alpine Skiing Disciplines: Categories of ski racing including Downhill, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super-G, each with different course characteristics and demands.
Overall Champion: The skier who accumulates the highest total points across all disciplines in a single FIS Ski World Cup season.