Peter Müller downhill gold (WCS Crans Montana 1987)

Biggest downhill star in the 1980's was Peter Müller of Switzerland with 19 World Cup downhill victories. From 1984 until 1989 he won four silver medals (2 olympic and 2 worlds) at the big events. Home World Championships in Crans Montana 1987 was a highlight of his career though: Müller set the fastest time on a long piste National and became a World Champion beating his eternal rival and teammate Pirmin Zurbriggen. Switzerland dominated this race: Karl Alpiger took the bronze medal, Franz Heinzer was unfortunate to come 4th