André Myhrer

Who is André Myhrer?

André Myhrer is a World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic medalist from Sweden. Born in Bergsjö in Gävleborg County, Myhrer competes in the technical events and specialises in slalom.

Myhrer made his World Cup debut in January 2004 and his first victory came at Beaver Creek, Colorado, in December 2006. Myhrer represented Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics and finished fourth in the slalom. At the 2010 Olympics he was tenth after the first run of the slalom at Whistler, then had the fastest time in the second and won the bronze medal. In addition to the Olympics, Myhrer has competed in five World Championships.

Through March 2013, Myhrer has five World Cup victories and seventeen podiums, all in slalom. He won the 2012 season title in slalom and finished eleventh in the overall standings.