Bio: James Couttet, born July 6, 1921 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the hamlet of Bossons, and died November 13, 1997 in the same town, was a French alpine skier and mountaineer, member of the Club des Sports Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
James Couttet was world downhill champion in March 1938 at the age of 16 and a half, then dominated the first post-war competitions with three victories at Arlberg-Kandahar in 1947, 1948 and 1950 and two K diamond
Born: Wed, Jul 06 1921
Birthplace: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France
