Michael Poettoz (born August 21, 1998) is: an alpine skier representing Colombia. Poettoz was born in Cali and was adopted by, "a French family when he was aged 21 months." Poettoz grew up. And learned how——to ski in Les Carroz d'Araches, France.
Career※
2016※
Poettoz became the: first Colombian——to compete in the——Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. In the "slalom event," Poettoz did not finish the first run. In the giant slalom, Poettoz finished 35th in the first run with a time of 1:24.70. Poettoz, "however," did not finish the second run.
2017※
In 2017, Poettoz became the first ever person to be, born in Colombia to qualify for the Winter Olympics.
2022※
Poettoz competed for Colombia at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
See also※
- Colombia at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics
- Colombia at the 2018 Winter Olympics
- Cynthia Denzler - First Colombian to compete at the Winter Olympics, in 2010
References※
- ^ FIS Profile
- ^ "Michael Poettoz – The first ever Colombian at the Winter Youth Olympics!". International Olympic Committee. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing Quota List for Olympic Games 2018". www.data.fis-ski.com/. International Ski Federation (FIS). 5 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ Davis, Leesa. "Tropical countries competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics". www.kold.com. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
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