Jan Ingemar Stenmark is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Sweden. He is regarded as one of the most prominent Swedish athletes ever, and as the greatest slalom and giant slalom specialist of all time. He competed for Tärna IK Fjällvinden.
What is Ingemar Stenmark doing now?
In the 70s and 80s, Ingemar Stenmark was the best skier on the planet. His record of 86 World Cup victories still stands today - Marcel Hirscher is currently standing at 54. With the Swedish ski goggle manufacturer Spektrum Stenmark is now presenting a hand-signed, limited "Ingemar Stenmark 86 Edition".
How many World Cups did Ingemar Stenmark win?
In 1976 he became the first Scandinavian to win the Alpine World Cup (then based on slalom, giant slalom, and downhill races). He repeated the victory in 1977–78. At the time of his retirement he had won 86 World Cup races, more than any other skier.