The first world champion in skiing history in China was Shan Zhao Jian. 1957, Shan became the first skiing champion in New China, and later became a skiing coach in China, leading national athletes to achieve zero breakthrough in skiing events at the Olympic Games.

Brief introduction of Shan Zhao Jian

1. 1938, Shan was born in Tonghua, a snowy town at the foot of Changbai Mountain in Jilin Province. The unique wild snow resources have made him have an indissoluble bond with snow since childhood; From 65438 to 0957, Shan became the first skiing champion in New China, and later became a skiing coach in China, leading national athletes to achieve a breakthrough in Olympic skiing.

2.2065438+On March 23, 2008, the International Ski History Association (ISHA) awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Single Ski History and Culture Research. This award also means that China's skiing history and culture have gained international recognition and respect.