Best Austrian alpine skiers of the 1960s

Josef 'Pepi' Stiegler was a highly successful Austrian alpine skier in the 1960s, excelling in technical events. He earned multiple Olympic medals, including a gold in Slalom and a bronze in Giant Slalom at the 1964 Innsbruck Games, making him the only male double medalist in alpine skiing there.

Karl Schranz was a dominant Austrian alpine skier throughout the 1960s, known for his strength in downhill and giant slalom. He secured two gold medals at the 1962 World Championships and an Olympic silver in 1964, later winning the inaugural overall World Cup title in 1969.

Ernst Hinterseer was a strong performer in the early 1960s, particularly in slalom and giant slalom. He secured a gold medal in Slalom and a bronze in Giant Slalom at the 1960 Winter Olympics, making him a notable Austrian skier of that period.

Hias Leitner, also known as Mathias Leitner, was an Olympic medalist for Austria in the early 1960s. He earned a silver medal in Slalom at the 1960 Winter Olympics, showcasing his talent on the international stage.

Christl Haas was a celebrated female Austrian alpine skier who became a national hero with her Olympic gold medal in 1964. Her victory in the Downhill event at the Innsbruck Winter Olympics was a highlight of her career and a significant moment for Austrian skiing.

Traudl Hecher was a consistent medalist in downhill during the early to mid-1960s, earning bronze medals at both the 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics. Her repeated success on the Olympic stage makes her a notable figure in Austrian alpine skiing.

Edith Zimmermann secured an Olympic silver medal for Austria in the mid-1960s, specifically in the Downhill event at the 1964 Winter Olympics. Her achievement contributed significantly to Austria's strong performance in alpine skiing during that decade.

Gertrude Gabl was a top female Austrian skier towards the end of the 1960s, achieving significant success by winning the women's overall World Cup title in the 1968-69 season. She also secured the Slalom discipline title in the same year.

Olga Pall achieved Olympic gold at the end of the 1960s, winning the Downhill event at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Her victory was a significant moment for Austrian alpine skiing and cemented her place among the decade's elite.

Wiltrud Drexel was a discipline winner in the inaugural World Cup seasons towards the end of the 1960s. She notably won the Downhill discipline title in the 1968-69 World Cup season, highlighting her strength in speed events.