1980 Alpine Skiing World Cup
The 14th World Cup season began in December 1979 in France and concluded in March 1980 in Austria.
Andreas Wenzel of Liechtenstein edged out Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden for the overall title. Wenzel's older sister, Hanni Wenzel, won the women's overall title.
A break in the schedule in February was for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, U.S.A..
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