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Mathias Zdarsky
Alpine skier (1856–1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mathias Zdarsky (Czech: Matyáš Žďárský; 25 February 1856 – 20 June 1940) was an early ski pioneer and founder of modern Alpine skiing technique: Arnold Lunn described him as the "father of alpine skiing".[2] He was the first ski instructor in the world.[3] He was also a teacher, painter and sculptor.
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Born | (1856-02-25)25 February 1856 |
Died | 20 June 1940(1940-06-20) (aged 84) St. Pölten, Austria |
Occupation(s) | Ski instructor, artist |
Known for | "Father of alpine skiing" Inventor of steel ski binding |
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