Jean Claude Killy
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About
French alpine skier who won three Gold medals at the 1968 Olympics, for the Downhill, Slalom, and Giant Slalom events.
Before Fame
After his mother abandoned the family, his father gave him permission to pursue skiing instead of school.
Trivia
He won his first international slalom race in his hometown at eighteen.
Family Life
Married Danielle Gaubert in 1973 and they remained together until her death in 1987.
Associated With
He was in Copper Mountain starring Jim Carrey.