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Doug Keil

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Doug Keil
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportAlpine skiing
Medal record
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1980 Geilo Giant Slalom 4
Gold medal – first place 1980 Geilo Slalom 4

Doug Keil is an American para-alpine skier. He represented the United States at the 1980 Winter Paralympics and he won two gold medals: one in the Men's Giant Slalom 4 event and one in the Men's Slalom 4 event.[1][2] In both events he was the only competitor.[1][2] Both his left arm and leg were amputated after being electrocuted at age 14.[3]

Achievements

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Year Competition Location Position Event Time
1980 1980 Winter Paralympics Geilo, Norway 1st Men's Giant Slalom 4 4:16.06[1]
1st Men's Slalom 4 2:39.54[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Alpine Skiing at the Geilo 1980 Paralympic Winter Games – Men's Giant Slalom 4". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Alpine Skiing at the Geilo 1980 Paralympic Winter Games – Men's Slalom 4". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Doug Keil". Disabled Sports USA. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.