Michael von Grünigen

Michael von Grünigen
Personal information
Born (1969-04-11) 11 April 1969
Schönried, Bern, Switzerland
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesTechnical events
World Cup debut1993
Retired2003
World Cup
Seasons11
Wins23
Podiums48
Overall titles0
Discipline titles4
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Switzerland
World Cup race podiums
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Giant slalom 23 14 9
Slalom 0 2 0
Total 23 16 9
Olympic Games
1998 NaganoGiant slalom
World Championships
1997 SestrièreGiant slalom
2001 St. AntonGiant slalom
1996 Sierra NevadaGiant slalom
1996 Sierra NevadaSlalom

Michael von Grünigen (born 11 April 1969) is a Swiss former alpine skier. He is considered to be the most successful Giant slalom skier of his era: In 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2003, he won the World Cup in Giant slalom. In 1997 and 2001, he was World Champion in giant slalom. He took a total of 23 World Cup wins during his career. Having originally announced his retirement at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, after failing to medal at the Games he elected to delay his retirement for a year, ending his competitive career in 2003.