Tina Maze

Tina Maze, born on May second, nineteen eighty-three, is a retired Slovenian alpine ski racer who has etched her name in the annals of skiing history. Renowned as the most successful Slovenian ski racer, her illustrious career reached its zenith at the 2014 Winter Olympics, where she clinched two gold medals, solidifying her status as a national icon.

Her remarkable achievements extend beyond the Olympics; Maze was honored with the title of Slovenian Sportswoman of the Year multiple times, specifically in the years two thousand five, two thousand ten, two thousand eleven, two thousand thirteen, two thousand fourteen, and two thousand fifteen. With four Olympic medals to her name, she stands as the most decorated Slovenian athlete in Winter Olympic history.

Initially specializing in giant slalom, Maze showcased her versatility by competing in all five alpine skiing disciplines. She is among a select group of seven female racers who have triumphed in every World Cup discipline, and one of only three to achieve this feat in a single season. Her accolades include being the 2014 Olympic champion in both downhill and giant slalom, as well as the 2015 world champion in downhill and combined events.

Throughout her career, Maze amassed a total of twenty-six World Cup race victories and claimed the overall World Cup title in two thousand thirteen. That season was particularly historic, as she won eleven races and set a new record for World Cup points with two thousand four hundred fourteen, surpassing Hermann Maier's previous record of two thousand points from the year two thousand. Additionally, she secured titles in super-G and giant slalom, and achieved an impressive twenty-four podium finishes in a single season, breaking Maier's record of twenty-two.