Jean-Claude Killy
French alpine skier
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Summary
Jean-Claude Killy was born on August 30, 1943[1], in Saint-Cloud[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], customs officer[4], racing automobile driver[5], and ski jumper[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,182 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[9], Skieur d'or[10], Order of Honour[11], Silver Olympic Order[12], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[13], Gold Olympic Order[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Jean-Claude Killy[16]
- Sport: alpine skiing[17]
- Family name: Killy[18]
- Given name: Jean-Claude[19]
- Participant in: 1964 Winter Olympics[20], alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's downhill[21], alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's giant slalom[22], alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's slalom[23], 24 Hours of Le Mans[24]
- Number of wins: 18[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Name in native language: Jean-Claude Killy[27]
- End of work period: 1968[28]
- Height: 178 cm[29]
- Mass: 75 kg[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[31]
Why It Matters
Jean-Claude Killy has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Claude Killy born?
Jean-Claude Killy's place of birth was Saint-Cloud[2].
What did Jean-Claude Killy do for work?
Jean-Claude Killy worked as an actor[3], customs officer[4], racing automobile driver[5], and ski jumper[6].
What awards did Jean-Claude Killy receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[9], Skieur d'or[10], and Order of Honour[11].