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|birth_place = [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada |
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|height = 173 cm |
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|wcdebut = November 27, [[2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2004]]<br>(age 20) |
|wcdebut = November 27, [[2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2004]]<br />(age 20) |
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Kucera made his [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|World Cup]] debut at age 20 in November 2004, on home snow in [[Lake Louise Ski Resort|Lake Louise]], Alberta. Two years later, Lake Louise was the site of his first World Cup victory, a [[super-G]] race in November 2006. Three weeks later he made another World Cup podium with a third-place finish in the super-G at [[Val Gardena]], Italy. His next podium came two years later, a second place in the super-G at Lake Louise. |
Kucera made his [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|World Cup]] debut at age 20 in November 2004, on home snow in [[Lake Louise Ski Resort|Lake Louise]], Alberta. Two years later, Lake Louise was the site of his first World Cup victory, a [[super-G]] race in November 2006. Three weeks later he made another World Cup podium with a third-place finish in the super-G at [[Val Gardena]], Italy. His next podium came two years later, a second place in the super-G at Lake Louise. |
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He won the gold medal in the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2009 – Men's downhill|downhill]] at the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2009|2009 World Championships]] at [[Val-d'Isère]], France, to become the first Canadian man to win the event at the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|World Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|date=February 7, 2009 |accessdate=February 7, 2009 |url=https://www.tsn.ca/skiing/story/?id=266138&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main |publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |title=Kucera wins gold in men's downhill at World Championships |archivedate=May 23, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523021500/http://www.tsn.ca/skiing/story/?id=266138&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main | |
He won the gold medal in the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2009 – Men's downhill|downhill]] at the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2009|2009 World Championships]] at [[Val-d'Isère]], France, to become the first Canadian man to win the event at the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|World Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|date=February 7, 2009 |accessdate=February 7, 2009 |url=https://www.tsn.ca/skiing/story/?id=266138&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main |publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |title=Kucera wins gold in men's downhill at World Championships |archivedate=May 23, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523021500/http://www.tsn.ca/skiing/story/?id=266138&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On November 28, 2009, Kucera finished sixth in the first downhill of the [[2010 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2010 season]] at Lake Louise, but fractured his left leg in the super-G the following day. A [[compound fracture]] through his left calf, causing him to miss the rest of the 2010 World Cup season and the [[Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics|2010 Winter Olympics]] at [[Whistler Blackcomb|Whistler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canski.org/john-kucera-to-begin-rehab-process-following-left-leg-injury |publisher=[[Alpine Canada Alpin]] |title=John Kucera to begin rehab process following left leg injury |date=November 30, 2009 |accessdate=November 30, 2009 |archivedate=December 3, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203151507/http://canski.org/john-kucera-to-begin-rehab-process-following-left-leg-injury | |
On November 28, 2009, Kucera finished sixth in the first downhill of the [[2010 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2010 season]] at Lake Louise, but fractured his left leg in the super-G the following day. A [[compound fracture]] through his left calf, causing him to miss the rest of the 2010 World Cup season and the [[Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics|2010 Winter Olympics]] at [[Whistler Blackcomb|Whistler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canski.org/john-kucera-to-begin-rehab-process-following-left-leg-injury |publisher=[[Alpine Canada Alpin]] |title=John Kucera to begin rehab process following left leg injury |date=November 30, 2009 |accessdate=November 30, 2009 |archivedate=December 3, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203151507/http://canski.org/john-kucera-to-begin-rehab-process-following-left-leg-injury |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Kucera returned to the snow a year later in late 2010. As part of his recovery, he was a forerunner for a number of races in North America and Europe.<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/sports/columnists/2011/01/04/16758241.html Rebuilding World Cup skier John Kucera] [[Toronto Sun]] January 4, 2011.</ref> |
Kucera returned to the snow a year later in late 2010. As part of his recovery, he was a forerunner for a number of races in North America and Europe.<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/sports/columnists/2011/01/04/16758241.html Rebuilding World Cup skier John Kucera] [[Toronto Sun]] January 4, 2011.</ref> |
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He retired from competition at the end of the [[2014 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2013-14]] World Cup season.<ref>http://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news-multimedia/news/article=john-kucera-retires-and-will-pursue-coaching-career.html</ref> |
He retired from competition at the end of the [[2014 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2013-14]] World Cup season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news-multimedia/news/article=john-kucera-retires-and-will-pursue-coaching-career.html |title=John Kucera retires and will pursue coaching career - FIS-SKI |website=www.fis-ski.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427044002/http://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news-multimedia/news/article=john-kucera-retires-and-will-pursue-coaching-career.html |archive-date=2014-04-27}} </ref> |
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As the son of Czech immigrants, Kucera is fluent in [[Czech language|Czech]]. His surname is pronounced ''kuw-cze-rah.'' |
As the son of Czech immigrants, Kucera is fluent in [[Czech language|Czech]]. His surname is pronounced ''kuw-cze-rah.'' |
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===Season standings=== |
===Season standings=== |
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!Season !! Age !! Overall !! Slalom !! Giant<br>slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
!Season !! Age !! Overall !! Slalom !! Giant<br />slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
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| [[2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2005]] || ''20'' || 100 || — || — || 51 || 52 || 12 |
| [[2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup|2005]] || ''20'' || 100 || — || — || 51 || 52 || 12 |
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==World Championship results== |
==World Championship results== |
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! Year !! Age !! Slalom !! Giant <br> slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
! Year !! Age !! Slalom !! Giant <br /> slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
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| [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2005|2005]] || ''20'' || — || — || 25 || 16 || 9 |
| [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2005|2005]] || ''20'' || — || — || 25 || 16 || 9 |
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==Olympic results [[File:Olympic rings.svg|50px]] == |
==Olympic results [[File:Olympic rings.svg|50px]] == |
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! Year !! Age !! Slalom !! Giant<br> slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
! Year !! Age !! Slalom !! Giant<br /> slalom !! Super-G !! Downhill !!Combined |
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| [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics|2006]] || ''21'' || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom|—]] || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom|—]] || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's super-G|22]] ||[[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill|27]] ||[[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's combined|17]] |
| [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics|2006]] || ''21'' || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom|—]] || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom|—]] || [[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's super-G|22]] ||[[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill|27]] ||[[Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's combined|17]] |
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*[http://www.atomicsnow.com/en-US/Athletes/Alpine/Race/John_Kucera.aspx Atomic Skis] – athletes – John Kucera |
*[http://www.atomicsnow.com/en-US/Athletes/Alpine/Race/John_Kucera.aspx Atomic Skis] – athletes – John Kucera |
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{{Footer World Champions Downhill Men}} |
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[[Category:Canadian male alpine skiers]] |
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[[Category:Alpine skiers at the 2006 Winter Olympics]] |
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[[Category:Olympic alpine skiers |
[[Category:Olympic alpine skiers for Canada]] |
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[[Category:Canadian people of Czech descent]] |
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Personal information | |||||||||||||||
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Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | September 17, 1984||||||||||||||
Occupation | Alpine skier | ||||||||||||||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||
Skiing career | |||||||||||||||
Disciplines | Downhill, super-G, giant slalom, combined | ||||||||||||||
Club | Calgary Alpine Racing | ||||||||||||||
World Cup debut | November 27, 2004 (age 20) | ||||||||||||||
Olympics | |||||||||||||||
Teams | 1 – (2006) | ||||||||||||||
Medals | 0 | ||||||||||||||
World Championships | |||||||||||||||
Teams | 3 – (2005, 2007, 2009) | ||||||||||||||
Medals | 1 (1 gold) | ||||||||||||||
World Cup | |||||||||||||||
Seasons | 6 – (2005–10) | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 1 – (1 SG) | ||||||||||||||
Podiums | 3 – (3 SG) | ||||||||||||||
Overall titles | 0 – (13th – 2008) | ||||||||||||||
Discipline titles | 0 – (3rd in SG, 2007) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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John Kucera (born September 17, 1984) is a retired World Cup alpine ski racer from Canada.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, he raced in all five alpine disciplines, focusing on the speed events of downhill and super-G. Kucera is a former world champion in the downhill. His parents immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1980.
Kucera made his World Cup debut at age 20 in November 2004, on home snow in Lake Louise, Alberta. Two years later, Lake Louise was the site of his first World Cup victory, a super-G race in November 2006. Three weeks later he made another World Cup podium with a third-place finish in the super-G at Val Gardena, Italy. His next podium came two years later, a second place in the super-G at Lake Louise.
He won the gold medal in the downhill at the 2009 World Championships at Val-d'Isère, France, to become the first Canadian man to win the event at the World Championships.[1]
On November 28, 2009, Kucera finished sixth in the first downhill of the 2010 season at Lake Louise, but fractured his left leg in the super-G the following day. A compound fracture through his left calf, causing him to miss the rest of the 2010 World Cup season and the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler.[2]
Kucera returned to the snow a year later in late 2010. As part of his recovery, he was a forerunner for a number of races in North America and Europe.[3] He retired from competition at the end of the 2013-14 World Cup season.[4] As the son of Czech immigrants, Kucera is fluent in Czech. His surname is pronounced kuw-cze-rah.
World Cup results
[edit]Season standings
[edit]Season | Age | Overall | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Combined |
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2005 | 20 | 100 | — | — | 51 | 52 | 12 |
2006 | 21 | 81 | — | — | 37 | 49 | 24 |
2007 | 22 | 23 | — | 15 | 3 | 38 | 22 |
2008 | 23 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 17 | 31 |
2009 | 24 | 24 | — | 50 | 9 | 19 | 13 |
2010 | 25 | 99 | — | — | — | 34 | — |
2011 | 26 | ||||||
2012 | 27 | ||||||
2013 | 28 | 113 | — | — | 36 | — | — |
Race podiums
[edit]- 1 win – (1 SG)
- 3 podiums – (3 SG)
Season | Date | Standort | Discipline | Place |
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2007 | Nov 26, 2006 | ![]() |
Super-G | 1st |
Dec 15, 2006 | ![]() |
Super-G | 3rd | |
2009 | Nov 30, 2008 | ![]() |
Super-G | 2nd |
World Championship results
[edit]Year | Age | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Combined |
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2005 | 20 | — | — | 25 | 16 | 9 |
2007 | 22 | — | 12 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
2009 | 24 | — | 44 | 6 | 1 | DNS2 |
Olympic results ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Olympic_rings_without_rims.svg/50px-Olympic_rings_without_rims.svg.png)
[edit]Year | Age | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Combined |
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2006 | 21 | — | — | 22 | 27 | 17 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kucera wins gold in men's downhill at World Championships". TSN. February 7, 2009. Archived from the original on May 23, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "John Kucera to begin rehab process following left leg injury". Alpine Canada Alpin. November 30, 2009. Archived from the original on December 3, 2009. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
- ^ Rebuilding World Cup skier John Kucera Toronto Sun January 4, 2011.
- ^ "John Kucera retires and will pursue coaching career - FIS-SKI". www.fis-ski.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2014.
External links
[edit]- John Kucera at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- John Kucera World Cup standings at the International Ski Federation
- John Kucera at Ski-DB Alpine Ski Database
- John Kucera at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Alpine Canada.org – national ski team – athletes – John Kucera
- Atomic Skis – athletes – John Kucera