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Jean Vuarnet, French ski racer (born 1933)

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Jean Vuarnet

French alpine skier (1933–2017)

Jean Raoul Célina André Vuarnet was an alpine ski racer from France. An Olympic gold medalist, he is known for inventing the "Tuck" skiing position, and was the first Olympian to win a gold medal using metal skis. Raised in Morzine, he had a childhood interest in skiing, which…
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January 2

Day of the year

January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year.
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