Walter Prager

Alpine skiing, Author

1910 – 1984

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Who was Walter Prager?

Walter Prager was a Swiss alpine skier.

At the 1931 World Championship in Mürren, Prager became the first World Champion in downhill skiing. He also won the 1933 downhill championship.

Later on, Prager successfully coached the Dartmouth Ski Team both before and after World War II. During the war, he was drafted and was one of the first soldiers to join the 10th Mountain Division.

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Born
Apr 2, 1910
Davos
Nationality
  • Switzerland
Died
1984

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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