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'{{more footnotes|date=February 2013}} {{Infobox alpine ski racer |name = Debbie Armstrong |image = |caption = |country = {{USA}} |disciplines = [[Downhill skiing|Downhill]], [[Super Giant Slalom skiing|Super G]],<br>[[Giant Slalom skiing|Giant Slalom]], [[Slalom skiing|Slalom]],<br>[[Alpine skiing combined|Combined]] |club = |skis = |boots = |bindings = |sponsor = |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|12|06}} |birth_place = [[Salem, Oregon|Salem]], [[Oregon]], [[United States|U.S.]] |height = 5 ft 5 in |weight = 137 lb |wcdebut = December 8, [[1982 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1982]]<br>(age 17) |retired = March [[1988 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1988]] (age 24) |website = |olympicteams = 2 - ''([[Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics|1984]], [[Alpine skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics|1988]])'' |olympicmedals = 1 |olympicgolds = 1 |worldsteams =3 - ''([[1982 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1982]],[[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1985|1985]], [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|1987]])'' |worldsmedals = 0 |worldsgolds = |wcseasons = 7 - ([[1982 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1982]]-[[1988 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1988]])'' |wcwins = 0 |wcpodiums = 1 |wcoveralls = 0 |wctitles = 0 |show-medals = yes |medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | Women's [[alpine skiing]]}} {{MedalCountry | the<br>{{USA}} }} {{MedalCompetition|[[Alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics|Olympic Games]]}} {{MedalGold|[[Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics|1984 Sarajevo]]|[[Giant Slalom]]}} }} '''Debra Rae "Debbie" Armstrong''' (born December 6, 1963) is a former [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|World Cup]] [[Alpine skiing|alpine ski racer]] from [[Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. She was the first gold medalist from the [[United States|U.S.]] in women's [[Alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics|alpine skiing]] in 12 years, winning the [[Giant Slalom skiing|giant slalom]] at the [[Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics|1984 Winter Olympics]] in [[Sarajevo]], [[Yugoslavia]]. <ref> https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/results.html?sector=AL&raceid=9179 </ref> ==Racing career== Born in [[Salem, Oregon|Salem]], [[Oregon]], Armstrong grew up in Seattle and was a multi-sport athlete at [[James A. Garfield High School (Seattle)|Garfield High School]]; in addition to ski racing, she also played [[basketball]], [[soccer]], volleyball and [[tennis]] and has been inducted in the Seattle Public School Hall of Fame <ref> http://www.spsathletichalloffame.org/debbie-armstrong-bio.htm </ref> and [[State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame]] <ref>https://washingtonsportshof.org/by-category/snow-skiing/</ref> and the U.S. Ski [[National Ski Hall of Fame | Hall of Fame]].<ref> https://usskiandsnowboard.org/news/hall-fame-induction-set-steamboat-0 </ref> She was the Junior National Giant Slalom Champion (Squaw Valley) in 1980 <ref>http://www.skihall.com/index.php?_a=document&doc_id=11&id=18</ref>. After being named to the [[United States Ski Team|U.S. Ski Team]] in 1981 she placed 14th <ref>https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result</ref> in her first World Cup Giant Slalom in Val d'isere, France starting from bib number 68. She made the 1982 World Championship team <ref> http://www.skihall.com/index.php?_a=document&doc_id=11&id=18</ref> in Austria where she broke a leg in a downhill training run and was unable to compete. She finished second in the [[Giant Slalom]] at the 1983 U.S. Nationals, and placed third in a [[Alpine Skiing World Cup|World Cup]] [[Super Giant Slalom skiing|Super G]]<ref>https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result</ref> and fifth in a [[Giant Slalom]] <ref>https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result </ref> in early January [[1984 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1984]], five weeks before the [[Olympics Games]]. At the [[Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics|1984 Winter Olympics]] in [[Sarajevo]], she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in skiing since [[Barbara Cochran]] won gold 12 years earlier in [[Alpine skiing at the 1972 Winter Olympics|1972]] at [[Sapporo, Japan|Sapporo]]. Taking the silver medal behind her at [[Jahorina]] was [[Sun Valley, Idaho|Sun Valley's]] [[Christin Cooper]]. Later in those games, [[Phil Mahre]] and [[Bill Johnson (skier)|Bill Johnson]] became the first American men to win Olympic gold in alpine skiing, and [[Steve Mahre]] took the silver in the men's [[Slalom skiing|slalom]] behind his twin brother. All five alpine medalists from the U.S. were from the [[Pacific Northwest|Northwest]]. At the 1985 [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|World Championships]] in Bormio, Italy, Armstrong placed 4th in the giant slalom.<ref> https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result </ref> In 1985, she became the U.S. National Giant Slalom Champion.<ref>http://www.skihall.com/index.php?_a=document&doc_id=11&id=18 </ref> In the 1987 [[FIS Alpine World Championships]], Armstrong placed 6th in the [[Super Giant Slalom skiing|Super-G]].<ref>https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result</ref> She finished 13th in the giant slalom at the [[Alpine skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics|1988 Winter Olympics]] in Calgary.<ref>https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result</ref> She completed her [[Alpine Skiing World Cup|World Cup]] career with 18 top ten finishes: 7 in the [[Downhill (ski competition)|downhill]], three in the [[Super Giant Slalom skiing|Super-G]], five in the [[Giant slalom skiing|giant slalom]], and three in the [[Alpine skiing combined|combined]].<ref>[http://www.ski-db.com/db/profiles/debbie_armstrong_usa_warmde.asp Ski-db.com] - results - Debbie Armstrong - accessed 2012-01-06</ref> ==World Cup top tens== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Season ! Date ! Location ! Race ! Place |- | rowspan=2 align=center | '''[[1983 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1983]]''' || 15 Dec 1982 || {{flagicon|ITA}} [[San Sicario]], [[Italy]] || align=center|[[Downhill skiing|Slalom]]|| align=center|7th |- || 29 Jan 1983 || {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Les Diablerets]], [[Switzerland]] || align=center|[[Downhill skiing|Downhill]] || align=center|5th |- | rowspan=5 align=center | '''[[1984 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1984]]''' || 08 Jan 1984 || {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Puy-Saint-Vincent|Puy St. Vincent]], [[France]] || align=center|[[Super Giant Slalom skiing|Super G]]|| align=center|'''3rd''' |- | 29 Jan 1984 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Saint-Gervais-les-Bains|St. Gervais]], France || align=center|[[Alpine skiing combined|Combined]]|| align=center|6th |- | 29 Jan 1984 || align=center|Giant Slalom|| align=center|5th |- | colspan=4 align=center|<small>{{flagicon|YUG}} [[Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics#Giant Slalom 2|''1984 Winter Olympics'']]</small> |- | 21 Mar 1984 || {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Zwiesel]], [[West Germany]] || align=center|Giant Slalom||align=center|9th |- | rowspan=7 align=center | '''[[1985 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1985]]''' || 15 Dec 1984 || {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Madonna di Campiglio]], Italy || align=center|Giant Slalom||align=center|5th |- | 17 Dec 1984 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Santa Caterina di Valfurva|Santa Caterina]], Italy || align=center|Giant Slalom||align=center|4th |- | 09 Jan 1985 || align=center|Combined||align=center|8th |- | colspan=4 align=center|<small>{{flagicon|ITA}} [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1985|''1985 World Championships'']]</small> |- | 09 Mar 1985 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Sunshine Village|Banff]], [[Alberta|AB]], [[Canada]] || align=center|Downhill|| align=center|8th |- | 10 Mar 1985 || align=center|Super G|| align=center|7th |- | 17 Mar 1985 || {{flagicon|USA}} [[Waterville Valley Resort|Waterville Valley]], [[New Hampshire|NH]], [[United States of America|USA]] || align=center|Giant Slalom||align=center|10th |- | rowspan=4 align=center | '''[[1986 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1986]]''' ||07 Dec 1985 || {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Sestriere]], Italy ||align=center|Super G||align=center|4th |- | 12 Dec 1985 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Val-d'Isère|Val d'Isère]], France ||align=center|Downhill||align=center|5th |- | 13 Dec 1985 || align=center|Downhill||align=center|7th |- | 06 Jan 1986 || {{flagicon|YUG}} [[Maribor]], [[Yugoslavia]] ||align=center|Combined||align=center|6th |- | rowspan=3 align=center | '''[[1987 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1987]]''' || 12 Dec 1986 || rowspan=2|{{flagicon|FRA}} Val d'Isère, France ||align=center|Downhill||align=center|6th |- | 13 Dec 1986 || align=center|Downhill||align=center|4th |- | colspan=4 align=center|<small>{{flagicon|SUI}} [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1987|''1987 World Championships'']]</small> |} ==Post-racing== After her retirement from competitive skiing following the [[1988 Alpine Skiing World Cup|1988 World Cup]] season, Armstrong has led various humanitarian causes, including the Debbie Armstrong Say No to Alcohol and Drugs campaign; the SKIFORALL Foundation, which opens skiing events to the disabled; and Global ReLeaf Sarajevo, which seeks to reforest [[Sarajevo]] after the [[Bosnian war]]. Armstrong moved to Albuquerque, NM and attended University of New Mexico and earned an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in History. Armstrong served as the Ski Ambassador at Taos Ski Valley for eight seasons. Simultaneously, she served a four-year term on the [[Professional Ski Instructors of America & American Association of Snowboard Instructors | Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)]] Alpine Demo Team <ref>http://www.skihall.com/index.php?_a=document&doc_id=11&id=18</ref> which marked the first time a former US Ski Team athlete qualified for the Demo Team. The PSIA Demo Team (now known as the PSIA-AASI Alpine) is made up of the top ski instructors in the nation. These professionals are some of the best skiers in the game and they are inspirational educators and lifelong learners. Every four years, thirty men and women are chosen to represent the association following a rigorous selection process. Team members are responsible for promoting, supporting, and assisting with the development of PSIA-AASI education materials, programs, and activities at all levels. They set the standard for U.S. snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In 2007, Armstrong moved to [[Steamboat Springs, Colorado|Steamboat Springs]], [[Colorado]] where she served one year as Technical Director for the Steamboat Ski Resort (Armstrong 2008, p. 36). In 2008, she became the Alpine Director at the [[Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club]]<ref>https://www.steamboattoday.com/news/armstrong-moving-to-sswsc/</ref>, a world-renowned ski club located in [[Steamboat Springs, Colorado|Steamboat Springs]], [[Colorado]], a position she held for six years. Beginning with the 2014 season, Armstrong transitioned to the U10 Head Coach position and Coach Trainer at the [[Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club |Sports Club]]. Currently, Deb is specializing in the training and development of young skiers (U8-U12)<ref>https://www.sswsc.org/winter-programs/youth-development/u10-u10plus</ref> and serves on numerous [[United States Ski and Snowboard Association |US Ski and Snowboard]] Task Forces for Education, Athlete Development and Gender Topics. Armstrong produces specialized training videos for coaches and athletes. Debbie Armstrong developed her racing skills in the 1970s at the [[Alpental]] [[ski area]] at [[Snoqualmie Pass]], an hour east of [[Seattle]] on [[Interstate 90 in Washington|I-90]]. The run "Debbie's Gold" and the "Armstrong's Express" [[Detachable chairlift|high-speed quad chairlift]] are named for her.<ref>[http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/Mountains/Trail-Maps Summit at Snoqualmie] - trail maps - accessed 2010-03-11</ref> == Additional Personal Information == ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/athlete-biography.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=result ''FIS-ski.com Debbie Armstrong Biography''] * [http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/613.html?sector=AL&competitorid=1699&type=st-WC FIS-ski.com] - World Cup season standings - Debbie Armstrong - 1983-88 * [http://www.ski-db.com/db/profiles/debbie_armstrong_usa_warmde.asp Ski-db.com] - results - Debbie Armstrong * {{cite Sports-Reference}} * [http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/8891/index.htm ''Sports Illustrated''] - cover - Debbie Armstrong - 20-Feb-1984 ** [https://archive.is/20130102054755/http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1121790/index.htm "Have fun! Have fun! Have fun!"] - by William Oscar Johnson * [http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20020223173751/http://www.hickoksports.com/biograph/armstrde.shtml Hickok Sports.com] - bio for Debbie Armstrong * [http://www.thesnowpros.org/about/teams ''About PSIA-AASI Teams''] * [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGn7idUXVyGb8XZ_ADQ5cdg ''Debra Armstrong Training Videos for technical and tactical ski skill development.''] - A primary emphasis is ideas for ski coaches. * Armstrong, Deb (Spring, 2008). "It's hip to think hips, even if you're a fan of the ankles", the professional skier, p32. {{Footer Olympic Champions Giant Slalom Women}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Armstrong, Debbie}} [[Category:American female alpine skiers]] [[Category:Olympic alpine skiers of the United States]] [[Category:Alpine skiers at the 1984 Winter Olympics]] [[Category:Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Salem, Oregon]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Seattle]] [[Category:1963 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Medalists at the 1984 Winter Olympics]] [[Category:Garfield High School (Seattle) alumni]] [[Category:Olympic gold medalists for the United States in alpine skiing]]'