Debbie Armstrong
- January 8, 2024
- Alpine Skier
Quick Facts
Full Name | Debbie Armstrong |
Occupation | Alpine Skier |
Date Of Birth | Dec 6, 1963(1963-12-06) |
Age | 61 |
Birthplace | Salem |
Country | United States |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Debbie Armstrong Biography
Name | Debbie Armstrong |
Birthday | Dec 6 |
Birth Year | 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Salem |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Debbie Armstrong is one of the most popular and richest Alpine Skier who was born on December 6, 1963 in Salem, United States. Debra Rae “Debbie” Armstrong (born December 6 1963) is an ex- World Cup alpine ski racer from Seattle, Washington. The first medalist to be from the U.S. in women’s alpine ski racing in 12 years, taking home the giant slalom race at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
She placed 2nd overall in Giant Slalom at the 1983 U.S. Nationals, and finished 3rd in the World Cup Super G and 5th in the Giant Slalom in early January 1984, just before the next Olympic events in Sarajevo.
At the 1985 World Championships in Bormio, Italy, Armstrong placed 4th in the giant slalom.
In 1987, Armstrong placed 6th in the FIS Alpine World Championships Super-G. and became the U.S. National Giant Slalom Champion.
She was part of her debut on the 1982 World Championship team in Austria where she fractured her leg during a downhill training run , and was unable play.
Debbie Armstrong Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Alpine Skier |
House | Living in own house. |
Debbie Armstrong is one of the richest Alpine Skier from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Debbie Armstrong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Debbie Armstrong developed her racing abilities in the 1970s at the Alpental ski resort at Snoqualmie Pass, an hour east of Seattle on I-90. The ski run “Debbie’s Gold” and the “Armstrong’s Express” high-speed quad chairlifts are named after her.
She was the Junior National Giant Slalom Champion (Squaw Valley) in 1980. After being chosen for the U.S. Ski Team in 1981 she was 14th in her first World Cup Giant Slalom in Val d’isere, France starting at bib number 68.
At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in skiing since Barbara Cochran won gold 12 years earlier in 1972 at Sapporo. Taking the silver medal behind her at Jahorina was Sun Valley’s Christin Cooper. Later in those games, Phil Mahre and Bill Johnson became the first American men to win Olympic gold in alpine skiing, and Steve Mahre took the silver in the men’s slalom behind his twin brother. All five alpine medalists from the U.S. were from the Northwest.
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Facts & Trivia
Debbie Ranked on the list of most popular Alpine Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Debbie Armstrong celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Debbie Armstrong
- Debbie Armstrong is a retired American alpine skier.
- She was born on April 5, 1963 in Seattle, Washington.
- Armstrong won the gold medal in giant slalom at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
- She also won two World Cup races during her career.
- Armstrong retired from skiing in 1988 due to injuries.
- She later became a ski commentator for NBC Sports and ESPN.
- Armstrong was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Her daughter, Tessa Maud, is also a professional skier.
- Armstrong now works as a motivational speaker and coach.
- She continues to be involved with skiing through various organizations and events.