Jean Vuarnet died on January 2, but his skiing legacy lives on.
Jean Vuarnet died on January 2, but his skiing legacy lives on.
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When Vuarnet won gold at the 1960 Olympics, he was the first man to do so on metal, rather than wooden, skis.
When Vuarnet won gold at the 1960 Olympics, he was the first man to do so on metal, rather than wooden, skis.
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Vuarnet published several books on skiing technique, and became known as one of the sport's most influential figures.
Vuarnet published several books on skiing technique, and became known as one of the sport's most influential figures.
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He helped pioneer the "tuck," an aerodynamic position that enables greater speeds when traveling downhill.
He helped pioneer the "tuck," an aerodynamic position that enables greater speeds when traveling downhill.
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The position is now widely used in many varieties of skiing, including cross-country (pictured).
The position is now widely used in many varieties of skiing, including cross-country (pictured).
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Vuarnet was also instrumental in the building of Avoriaz in 1964, a skiing village located at the heart of the French Alps.
Vuarnet was also instrumental in the building of Avoriaz in 1964, a skiing village located at the heart of the French Alps.
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