Wolfgang Linger
Wolfgang Linger ( * November 4, 1982 in Hall in Tirol ) is a former Austrian luger who was double Olympic champion and three-time world champion in doubles with his older brother Andreas Linger.
Life
In 2002 Wolfgang Linger first participated with his brother at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, finishing in 8th place. At the World Championships in 2003, the duo was able to triumph and also in third place with the team. At the European Championships 2004 Wolfgang Linger both in doubles and with the team of third parties. The career highlights was followed in 2006 with the Olympic gold medal at the Games in Turin and the title defense at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. At the 2011 World Championships in Cesana, he won with his brother, his second world title in doubles. It was after the 2006 Olympic Games and the European Championships in 2008 her third medal at major events in Cesana. Furthermore, they were able to defend their world title success at the World Championships 2012 in Altenberg. As part of the Austrian team, they participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where she won the silver medal. On March 30, 2014, Wolfgang and Andreas Linger announced the end of their active careers.
Achievements
(with brother Andrew )
Olympic Winter Games
- Silver: Sochi 2014
- Gold: Vancouver 2010
- Gold: Torino 2006
- 8th Place: Salt Lake City 2002
World cup
- Gold: ( doubles competition), Altenberg 2012
- Gold: ( doubles competition), Cesana 2011
- Gold: ( doubles competition), Sigulda 2003
- Bronze ( team competition ), Sigulda 2003
- 5th place, Nagano 2004
World Cup
European
- Gold ( doubles competition), Sigulda 2010
- Bronze ( doubles competition), Oberhof 2004
- Bronze ( team competition ), Oberhof 2004
Awards (excerpt)
- 2003: Gold Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria