Doug Keil

Doug Keil is an American para-alpine skier. He represented the United States at the 1980 Winter Paralympics and he won two gold medals: one in the Men's Giant Slalom 4 event and one in the Men's Slalom 4 event.[1][2] In both events he was the only competitor.[1][2] Both his left arm and leg were amputated after being electrocuted at age 14.[3]

Doug Keil
Sport
Country United States
SportAlpine skiing

Achievements

YearCompetitionLocationPositionEventTime
1980 1980 Winter Paralympics Geilo, Norway 1st Men's Giant Slalom 4 4:16.06[1]
1st Men's Slalom 4 2:39.54[2]

See also

References

  1. "Alpine Skiing at the Geilo 1980 Paralympic Winter Games – Men's Giant Slalom 4". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. "Alpine Skiing at the Geilo 1980 Paralympic Winter Games – Men's Slalom 4". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. "Doug Keil". Disabled Sports USA. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.


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