Robbie Hourmont
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 April 1969 Bristol, UK |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Website | robhourmont |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
| Club | Kandahar Ski Club, London |
Robert Laurence Hourmont (born 21 April 1969) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. In 1976 his family moved to Innsbruck, Austria, where he gained skiing experience. In 1985, he became the youngest ever British Senior Slalom Champion, and later in 1990 was ranked amongst the world’s top 30.
In November 1990, during a high-speed training session in Austria with the Norway national alpine ski team, his career as a professional alpine skier ended suddenly due to a training accident, causing severe knee damage. Despite his injury, he continued his work. In 2016, Rob’s right knee finally gave in and had to be replaced with a full-titanium prosthesis. At this time, Rob discovered the ketogenic diet to which he adjusted his path immediately and soon after travelled to Bali, Indonesia to pursue his new lifestyle.
World cup results
| Date | Location | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 2 March 1985 |  Jasná | Giant slalom |
| 25 February 1988 |  Calgary | Giant slalom |
| 27 February 1988 | Calgary | Super G |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Robbie Hourmont". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- 1 2 Shiels, Michael Patrick. "How To Train With An Actual Olympic Skier Without Getting Cold". Forbes.
- ↑ "Robbie Hourmont | Team GB". www.teamgb.com.
- ↑ Deas, John (23 October 1990). "Britons in training tumbles". The Daily Telegraph. p. 32. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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