Hans Bezard wins the "Prix Armando Trovati"

The first annual ‘Prix Armando Trovati’ AIJS photo ski contest was won by Austrian Photographer, Hans Bézard. His photograph shows Patrick Schweiger pushing a gate with his ski before he crashes at Kitzbühel at the exit of the Mausefalle during the Downhill race. Austrian Bézard is an Italian-based photographer for Star Agency.

According to Hans who have photographed skiers since 1976: “This shot of Patrick Schweiger could only be captured in the modern era thanks to the high quality and ultimate development of digital equipment”