Steve Podborski

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Podborski
Occupation	Alpine Skier
Date Of Birth	Jul 25, 1957(1957-07-25)
Age	67
Country	Canada
Birth City	Toronto
Horoscope	Cancer

Steve Podborski Biography

Steve Podborski is one of the most popular and richest Alpine Skier who was born on July 25, 1957 in Toronto, Canada. From 1948 until 1980 From 1948 to 1980, from 1948 until 1980, the Winter Olympics were also the World Championships for alpine skiing.

The year 1982 was the time that Podborski was the very first North American to win the World Cup season title in downhill skiing. He won the title in eight World Cup downhill races, including the famous Hahnenkamm located in Kitzbuhel, Austria, which was won two times (1981-82). In 34 other races, he placed in the top 10 in the world. He retired from racing after the 1984 season when he was 26. Podborski had a podium appearance at World Cup races 20 times in about 100 races and 8 wins.

Podborski’s racing career and successes led to many accolades, including being honoured with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

Podborski’s endeavours also include senior leadership roles in the corporate and non-profit sectors. In 2003, Podborski joined the Telus telecommunications firm, leading to a position of National Director, Community Sports and remained with the organisation until June 2017.

The year 1982 was the time that Podborski received the title of an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Steve Podborski Net Worth

Steve Podborski is one of the richest Alpine Skier from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Podborski 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Stephen Gregory “Steve” Podborski Stephen Gregory “Steve” Podborski, OC (born on July 25 1957) is a Canadian former World Cup and Olympic downhill ski racer.

The family was born in Toronto, Ontario, Podborski began skiing when he was two years old and half years old at Craigleith Ski Club located in Craigleith, Ontario. He became a part of the Canadian alpine team in 1973, and was able to make his World Cup debut in 1974 at the age of 17, securing two top ten results in his debut World Cup season. He was scheduled to compete in his Olympic debut in the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, however , he ruptured two knee ligaments in a crash just prior to the Games. He was part of the Crazy Canucks, and won the bronze medal in the downhill event at the 1988 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid.

Podborski was inducted to the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1985, Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 1986 and Canadian Sport Hall of Fame in 1987.

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Who is Steve Podborski Dating?

According to our records, Steve Podborski married to Cassandra Podborski. As of December 1, 2023, Steve Podborski’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 2017, Podborski became President and CEO of Parachute, a Canadian charitable organisation which focuses on injury prevention. Podborski describes his move into the injury prevention field as a natural extension of his athletic training: “I was the guy who wanted to win, and you can’t win when you fall and get hurt. I was an early, dedicated fan of preventing injury.”

Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Alpine Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Steve Podborski celebrates birthday on July 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Steve Podborski

1. Stephen Gregory “Steve” Podborski is a Canadian former World Cup and Olympic downhill ski racer.
2. He joined the Canadian alpine ski team in 1973 and made his World Cup debut in 1974.
3. Podborski was the first North American to win the World Cup season title in downhill ski racing.
4. He had 8 World Cup career wins, and 20 podium finishes in approximately 100 races.
5. He was honoured with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
6. In 1982, Podborski was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
7. He was inducted to the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1985.
8. In 2006, Podborski was inducted into the Ontario Sport Hall of Fame.
9. Podborski participated in Prince Edward’s charity television special The Grand Knockout Tournament in 1987.
10. He covered three Winter Olympics from 2002-2010.
11. Podborski worked as National Director, Community Sports for TELUS from 2003-2017.
12. He became Chief de Mission for the Canadian Olympic Team for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
13. In 2017, Podborski became President and CEO of Parachute.
14. He retired as CEO of Parachute in May 2019 but continues to serve on the Board of Directors.
15. Winter Olympics were also the World Championships for alpine skiing from 1948-1980.

Did Steve Podborski win an Olympic medal?

Steve Podborski is a two time Olympian (1980 – 1984) and the first North American male to win an Olympic Medal (Bronze) in downhill skiing at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

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Where was Steve Podborski born?

Toronto, Canada

What happened to the agony of defeat skier?

Agony of Defeat jump He attempted to lower his center of gravity and slow his jump, but instead lost his balance completely and hurtled out of control off the end of the inrun, tumbling and flipping wildly, and crashing through a light retaining fence near a crowd of spectators before coming to a halt.

Did Eddie the Eagle return to Olympics?

In 2017, he returned to the ski jumping facilities at Canada Olympic Park , where he had taken part in the Olympics in 1988, to make some jumps that were his first in over 15 years.