Annemarie Buchner
- February 16, 1924
- November 9, 2014
- 90 years
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Annemarie Buchner, 90, German Alpine skier, Olympic silver and bronze medalist (1952), German Sportswoman of the Year (1948).
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|Annemarie "Mirl" Buchner-Fischer (German pronunciation: [ˈʔanəmaˌʁiː ˈbuːx.nɐ] ⓘ; 16 February 1924 – 9 November 2014) was a German Alpine skier. She was born in Ettal. At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo Buchner was silver medalist in the downhill, and bronze medalist in the slalom and in the giant slalom. She was also German Sportswoman of the Year in 1948. She died on 9 November 2014.
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1.In which city was Annemarie Buchner born?
- A.Berlin
- B.Munich
- C.Ettalcorrect
- D.Oslo
Annemarie Buchner was born in the German town of Ettal.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date was Annemarie Buchner born?
- A.9 November 1952
- B.16 February 1924correct
- C.16 February 1948
- D.9 November 1924
Annemarie Buchner was born on 16 February 1924.
Source: biographical introduction
3.At which Olympic games did Annemarie Buchner earn her medals?
- A.1948 Garmisch
- B.1952 Garmisch
- C.1948 Oslo
- D.1952 Oslocorrect
Annemarie Buchner competed at the 1952 Olympics held in Oslo.
Source: biographical introduction
4.Which medal did Annemarie Buchner win in the downhill event at the 1952 Olympics?
- A.None
- B.Bronze
- C.Gold
- D.Silvercorrect
Annemarie Buchner was a silver medalist in the downhill event at the 1952 Olympics.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which event did Annemarie Buchner earn a bronze medal in at the 1952 Olympics?
- A.Downhill
- B.Super-G
- C.Combined
- D.Slalomcorrect
At the 1952 Olympics, Annemarie Buchner won a bronze medal in the slalom.
Source: biographical introduction
6.In addition to the slalom, what other event earned Annemarie Buchner a bronze medal in 1952?
- A.Super-G
- B.Super combined
- C.Giant slalomcorrect
- D.Combined
Annemarie Buchner earned bronze medals in both the slalom and the giant slalom at the 1952 Olympics.
Source: biographical introduction
7.In what year was Annemarie Buchner named German Sportswoman of the Year?
- A.1948correct
- B.1952
- C.2014
- D.1924
Annemarie Buchner was recognized as the German Sportswoman of the Year in 1948.
Source: biographical introduction
8.On what date did Annemarie Buchner pass away?
- A.9 November 1952
- B.16 February 2014
- C.9 November 2014correct
- D.16 February 1952
Annemarie Buchner died on 9 November 2014.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What nickname was Annemarie Buchner commonly known by?
- A.Leni
- B.Gretl
- C.Mirlcorrect
- D.Hansi
Annemarie Buchner was often referred to as Mirl.
Source: biographical introduction
10.What was the combined surname used for Annemarie Buchner in the text?
- A.Buchner-Schmidt
- B.Buchner-Weber
- C.Buchner-Fischercorrect
- D.Buchner-Muller
The text identifies the athlete as Annemarie Buchner-Fischer.
Source: biographical introduction
11.Which nationality was the Alpine skier Annemarie Buchner?
- A.Austrian
- B.Swiss
- C.Norwegian
- D.Germancorrect
Annemarie Buchner was a German Alpine skier.
Source: biographical introduction
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