Jan Ingemar Stenmark

Jan Ingemar Stenmark was born on 18th March 1956. He is a former alpine ski racer, regarded as one of the most prominent Swedish sportsmen.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Won gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in both Slalom and Giant Slalom, held in Lake Placid
• Also, won gold medals each in Slalom and Giant Slalom at the 1978 World Championships, held in Garmisch
• Twice earned the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal: in 1975 and 1978
• Received bronze medal at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games, in Innsbruck