Wolfgang Loitzl

Austrian ski jumper Olympic medalist

Wolfgang Loitzl - Austrian ski jumper Olympic medalist
Born

January 13th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Competed in ski jumping, primarily in the 2000s. Secured a gold medal in the team event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Achieved numerous podium finishes in World Cup events while representing Austria. Notable for contributions to the Austrian ski jumping team.

Gold medal in team event at 2006 Winter Olympics

Multiple podium finishes in FIS World Cup events

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