Georg Fischler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Georg Fischler

luger

Date of Birth: 03-Jul-1985

Place of Birth: Hall in Tirol, Tyrol, Austria

Profession: luger

Nationality: Austria

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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About Georg Fischler

  • Georg Fischler (born 3 July 1985 in Hall in Tirol) is an Austrian former luger who competed between 2003 and 2018.
  • He and doubles partner Peter Penz took two medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongchang: a silver in the doubles competition and a bronze in the team relay.
  • They were also gold medallists in the doubles at the 2012 European Luge Championships in Paramonovo.
  • In addition the pair took six medals at the FIL World Luge Championships: four in the doubles and two in mixed team competitions.He won two medals in the mixed team event at the FIL World Luge Championships with a silver in 2009 and a bronze in 2007.
  • He also finished fifth in the men's doubles event at the 2008 championships in Oberhof, Germany.
  • Fischler also finished sixth in the men's doubles event at the 2008 FIL European Luge Championships in Cesana, Italy. In August 2018 Penz and Fischler announced their retirement from competition.
  • He confirmed that he would remain in the sport as a coach with the Austrian Luge Federation.
  • The pair made their last competitive appearance at the 2018–19 Luge World Cup's opening round at Igls in November 2018.

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