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1969 Alpine Skiing World Cup

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The third World Cup season began in December 1968 and concluded in March 1969. Karl Schranz of Austria won the first of two consecutive overall titles. Gertrude Gabl of Austria won the women's overall title. For the first and only (as of 2016) time in World Cup history, a discipline trophy was shared by more than two people, as four men (3 French, 1 Austrian) tied for the Men's Slalom trophy.

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The race footage for the film Downhill Racer was shot during this season, primarily in January 1969.

Note:

Race 12 and 13 were held on the same day.

Overall

In Men's Overall World Cup 1968/69 the best three downhills, best three giant slaloms and best three slaloms count. 17 racers had a point deduction.

Downhill

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In Men's Downhill World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. Karl Schranz won the cup with maximum points.

Giant Slalom

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In Men's Giant Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. Four racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().

Slalom

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In Men's Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. The one and only World Cup ever shared by more than two racers. Three French athletes tied with one Austrian.

Overall

In Women's Overall World Cup 1968/69 the best three downhills, best three giant slaloms and best three slaloms count. 15 racers had a point deduction.

Downhill

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In Women's Downhill World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. Three racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().

Giant Slalom

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In Women's Giant Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results counted. Eight racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Marilyn Cochran won the cup without a win, but was runner-up in the final five races.

Slalom

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In Women's Slalom World Cup 1968/69 the best 3 results count. 11 racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Gertrude Gabl won the cup with maximum points.

References

1969 Alpine Skiing World Cup Wikipedia