Nicolas Burtin Explained

Nicolas Burtin (born 15 January 1972 in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie) is a former French Alpine skier.[1] Burtin was a member of the French national team from 1992, and took part in 98 World Cup races in his career, of which 84 were downhill, 13 Super-G plus one giant slalom. He also competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics.[2]

The only victory of his career came in March 1998, when he finished first in the downhill at Kvitfjell.[1] He also had three second-places. At the Winter Olympics at Kvitfjell in 1994 he came in seventh place. He took part in his last race in January 2006.

Nicolas' younger brother, Raphaƫl, is also a French national team Alpine skier.

Notes and References

  1. News: PLUS: WINTER SPORTS -- MEN'S DOWNHILL; Burtin Takes Race; Maier Earns a Title. 16 February 2011. New York Times. 8 March 1998.
  2. Nicolas Burtin Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193651/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/nicolas-burtin-1.html . dead . 17 April 2020 . 25 March 2018.