Michael Walter (luger), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Michael Walter (luger)

German luger

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1959

Place of Birth: Pirna, Saxony, Germany

Date of Death: 06-Aug-2016

Profession: luger

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Michael Walter (12 March 1959 in Pirna – 6 August 2016) was a German luger who competed during the 1980s.
He won two medals in the men's singles event at the FIL World Luge Championships with a gold in 1985 and a silver in 1981. Walter also won two medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with a silver in the mixed team event (1988) and a bronze in the men's singles event (1986).
He also was men's singles Luge World Cup overall title in 1983-4. Walter also competed in two Winter Olympics and was a substitute for the East German team on a third.
His best finish at the Winter Olympics was fourth in the men's singles event at Sarajevo in 1984.