An Olympian, six-time consecutive World Speed Skiing Champion
and former world record-holder, Franz Weber still holds the North
American record, at 129.303 mph/208.092 kph which he set in
1983 in Silverton, Colorado. He dominated the sport of speed
skiing from 1980 to 1985, winning over eighty percent of the
races he entered. He retired as World Champion in 1985 but
returned to the sport of speed skiing seven years later to
compete in the 1992 Winter Olympics at Albertville, France where
he clocked his fastest personal time of 138.112 mph/222.222 kph
(average speed). Feeling he had achieved his speed skiing goals,
Franz permanently retired from the sport following the
1992 Olympics.
and former world record-holder, Franz Weber still holds the North
American record, at 129.303 mph/208.092 kph which he set in
1983 in Silverton, Colorado. He dominated the sport of speed
skiing from 1980 to 1985, winning over eighty percent of the
races he entered. He retired as World Champion in 1985 but
returned to the sport of speed skiing seven years later to
compete in the 1992 Winter Olympics at Albertville, France where
he clocked his fastest personal time of 138.112 mph/222.222 kph
(average speed). Feeling he had achieved his speed skiing goals,
Franz permanently retired from the sport following the
1992 Olympics.
When he is not skiing, Weber's schedule is filled with promotional
and personal appearances for sponsors, celebrity sports events,
speaking engagements and charity events.
Franz is affiliated with and represents the following Companies:
the PGA Reno-Tahoe Open
Patrón Spirits Co., JP Pet
Five Ten shoes
Franz also endorses and represents HaberVision, Swany Gloves,
Martis Camp and Valeo Products.
and personal appearances for sponsors, celebrity sports events,
speaking engagements and charity events.
Franz is affiliated with and represents the following Companies:
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Celebrity Host at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino•
Director of Leisure Activities for Montreux Country Club, host tothe PGA Reno-Tahoe Open
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Consultant and Ambassador - Head Sports•
Ambassador of Winter Sports - John Paul Mitchell Systems,Patrón Spirits Co., JP Pet
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Committee to bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games Reno-Tahoe
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Ambassador and Consultant Ceago Wine Garden•
Ambassador for Leisure and Adventure product testing,Five Ten shoes
Franz also endorses and represents HaberVision, Swany Gloves,
Martis Camp and Valeo Products.
Franz Weber remains very active in numerous alpine skiing events
and competes on the popular Legends/Champions Tour. He is a
two-time overall winner of the Tournament of Champions and
four-time Rolex Legends Series Champion. In 1996, Franz was
one of four skiers who broke a world record by skiing sixteen
Colorado ski resorts in one day. In 1997, he won the Legends
Downhill Championship in Vail, Colorado and placed first overall in
the Masters Division of the MCI World Downhill Championships.
In 1998, he won the National SG Masters Championships, and his
Masters’ record includes winning all but two of the more than
fifty races he entered. In 2005, he and five others were honored
by Austrian Chancellor Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel for their athletic
achievements and economic contributions to Austria.
and competes on the popular Legends/Champions Tour. He is a
two-time overall winner of the Tournament of Champions and
four-time Rolex Legends Series Champion. In 1996, Franz was
one of four skiers who broke a world record by skiing sixteen
Colorado ski resorts in one day. In 1997, he won the Legends
Downhill Championship in Vail, Colorado and placed first overall in
the Masters Division of the MCI World Downhill Championships.
In 1998, he won the National SG Masters Championships, and his
Masters’ record includes winning all but two of the more than
fifty races he entered. In 2005, he and five others were honored
by Austrian Chancellor Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel for their athletic
achievements and economic contributions to Austria.
Proud of his heritage, Franz assisted in the creation of the NBC
Today Show “Where in the world is Matt Lauer?” featuring his birth
town, Innsbruck Austria, while also including his home in
Reno/Tahoe. On November 26, 2007, Franz was the recipient of
the prestigious “Schneekristall” award (providing him with lifelong
free skiing privileges in Austria). The award was presented to him
by the Austrian ski resorts for his contributions to the sport
of skiing.
On November 18, 2011, Franz was inducted into the International
Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements and contributions
to the skiing community. He is a supporter of the Reno Tahoe
Winter Games Coalition dedicated to returning the Winter Olympic
Games to the Sierras.
Today Show “Where in the world is Matt Lauer?” featuring his birth
town, Innsbruck Austria, while also including his home in
Reno/Tahoe. On November 26, 2007, Franz was the recipient of
the prestigious “Schneekristall” award (providing him with lifelong
free skiing privileges in Austria). The award was presented to him
by the Austrian ski resorts for his contributions to the sport
of skiing.
On November 18, 2011, Franz was inducted into the International
Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements and contributions
to the skiing community. He is a supporter of the Reno Tahoe
Winter Games Coalition dedicated to returning the Winter Olympic
Games to the Sierras.
