FIBT World Championships
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The FIBT World Championships, part of the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing
(FIBT - International Bobsleigh
and Tobogganing Federation in ), have taken place on an annual basis in non-Winter Olympic years since 1930
. A two-man event was included in 1931
with a combined championship occurring in 1947
. Men's skeleton
was introduced as a championship of its own in 1982
while women's bobsleigh
and skeleton events were introduced in 2000
. Both the women's bobsleigh and skeleton events were merged with the men's bobsleigh events at the 2004
championships. A mixed team event with bobsleigh and skeleton was introduced in 2007
.
The 1933 FIBT World Championship
event was not held. The 1966 FIBT World Championship
event in Cortina d'Ampezzo was abandoned following the death of Toni Pensperger
of West Germany
during competition. A posthumous gold medal was given to Pensperger, Ludwig Siebert
, Helmut Werzer
, and Roland Ebert
. The 1967 FIBT World Championship
event in Alpe d'Huez was cancelled to insufficient conditions of the track caused by high temperatures.
Ohlwärter replaced the injured Schumann after the third heat of the 1979 event
. Ranzi replaced the injured Costa after the first heat of the 1999 event
. Herzog replaced the injured Streltsov after the third heat of the 2007 event
.
Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing
The Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing or International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation is the main international federation for all bobsleigh and skeleton sports...
(FIBT - International Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh or bobsled is a winter sport in which teams of two or four make timed runs down narrow, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a gravity-powered sled that are combined to calculate the final score....
and Tobogganing Federation in ), have taken place on an annual basis in non-Winter Olympic years since 1930
FIBT World Championships 1930
The FIBT World Championships 1930 took place in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel. A four-man competition was held.-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:*...
. A two-man event was included in 1931
FIBT World Championships 1931
The FIBT World Championships 1931 took place in Oberhof, Germany and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . Two-man bobsleigh made its debut.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
with a combined championship occurring in 1947
FIBT World Championships 1947
The FIBT World Championships 1947 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record sixth time after hosting the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , and 1939...
. Men's skeleton
Skeleton (sport)
Skeleton is a fast winter sliding sport in which an individual person rides a small sled down a frozen track while lying face down, during which athletes experience forces up to 5g. It originated in St. Moritz, Switzerland as a spin-off from the popular British sport of Cresta Sledding...
was introduced as a championship of its own in 1982
FIBT World Championships 1982
The FIBT World Championships 1982 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fourteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, and 1977. The skeleton event debutted at the championships after...
while women's bobsleigh
Bobsleigh
Bobsleigh or bobsled is a winter sport in which teams of two or four make timed runs down narrow, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a gravity-powered sled that are combined to calculate the final score....
and skeleton events were introduced in 2000
FIBT World Championships 2000
The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999...
. Both the women's bobsleigh and skeleton events were merged with the men's bobsleigh events at the 2004
FIBT World Championships 2004
The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two...
championships. A mixed team event with bobsleigh and skeleton was introduced in 2007
FIBT World Championships 2007
The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001...
.
Host cities
- 1930FIBT World Championships 1930The FIBT World Championships 1930 took place in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel. A four-man competition was held.-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:*...
: Caux-sur-Montreux, SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
(Four-man) - 1931FIBT World Championships 1931The FIBT World Championships 1931 took place in Oberhof, Germany and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . Two-man bobsleigh made its debut.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Oberhof, GermanyOberhof, GermanyOberhof is a town in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district of Thuringia, Germany. It is a winter sports center and health resort. It is visited by tenfold as many tourists every year...
(Two-man); St. MoritzSt. MoritzSt. Moritz is a resort town in the Engadine valley in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden...
, SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
(Four-man) - 1933FIBT World Championships 1933The FIBT World Championships 1933 took place in Schreiberhau, Germany for the Two-man event. The Four-man event was not held.-Two man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Schreiberhau, Germany (Two-man) - 1934FIBT World Championships 1934The FIBT World Championships 1934 took place in Engelberg, Switzerland and in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: EngelbergEngelbergEngelberg is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Engelberg has a population of . , 21.0% of the population was made up of foreign nationals.It is the leading mountain resort in central Switzerland...
, Switzerland (Two-man); Garmisch-PartenkirchenGarmisch-PartenkirchenGarmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain resort town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the Oberbayern region, and the district is on the border with Austria...
, Germany (Four-man) - 1935FIBT World Championships 1935The FIBT World Championships 1935 took place in Igls, Austria and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Igls, AustriaAustriaAustria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
(Two-man); St. Moritz, Switzerland (Four-man) - 1937FIBT World Championships 1937The FIBT World Championships 1937 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931 and 1935.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:...
: Cortina d'AmpezzoCortina d'AmpezzoCortina d'Ampezzo is a town and comune in the southern Alps located in Veneto, a region in Northern Italy. Located in the heart of the Dolomites in an alpine valley, it is a popular winter sport resort known for its ski-ranges, scenery, accommodations, shops and après-ski scene...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
(Two-man); St. Moritz, Switzerland (Four-man) - 1938FIBT World Championships 1938The FIBT World Championships 1938 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the first time after hosting the four-man event previously in 1931, 1935, and 1937 while Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted the four-man event previously...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Two-man); Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany (Four-man) - 1939FIBT World Championships 1939The FIBT World Championships 1939 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the second time after hosting it previously in 1938, along with hosting the four-man event in 1931, 1935, and 1937. Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted the two-man...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Two-man); Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (Four-man) - 1947FIBT World Championships 1947The FIBT World Championships 1947 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record sixth time after hosting the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , and 1939...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1949FIBT World Championships 1949The FIBT World Championships 1949 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States. It marked the first time the championships took place outside of Europe.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:...
: Lake Placid, New YorkLake Placid, New YorkLake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 2,638....
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... - 1950FIBT World Championships 1950The FIBT World Championships 1950 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the third time after hosting the event previously in 1937 and 1939 .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - 1951FIBT World Championships 1951The FIBT World Championships 1951 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France. Germany returned to the FIBT World Championships for the first time since World War II, albeit as the separate countries of East Germany and West Germany.-Two man bobsleigh:...
: Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'HuezL'Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort at . It is a mountain pasture in the Central French Alps, in the commune of Huez, in the Isère département in the Rhône-Alpes region.-Tour de France:L'Alpe d'Huez is one of the main mountains in the Tour de France...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... - 1953FIBT World Championships 1953The FIBT World Championships 1953 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the third time after previously hosting the four-man event of the championships in 1934 and 1938...
: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West GermanyWest GermanyWest Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990.... - 1954FIBT World Championships 1954The FIBT World Championships 1954 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fourth time after previously hosting in 1937 , 1939 , and 1950.-Two man bobsleigh:Italy earned their first championship medals since World War II....
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - 1955FIBT World Championships 1955The FIBT World Championships 1955 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record seventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , and 1947....
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1957FIBT World Championships 1957The FIBT World Championships 1957 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eighth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, and 1955...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1958FIBT World Championships 1958The FIBT World Championships 1958 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fourth time. The West German city had hosted the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , and 1953.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:...
: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany - 1959FIBT World Championships 1959The FIBT World Championships 1959 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record ninth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, and 1957....
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1960FIBT World Championships 1960The FIBT World Championships 1960 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fifth time. The Italian city had hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, and 1954...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (Extraordinary event since bobsleigh was not included in the 1960 Winter Olympics1960 Winter OlympicsThe 1960 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VIII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event held between February 18 and 28, 1960 in Squaw Valley, California, United States. In 1955 at the 50th IOC meeting, the organizing committee made the surprise choice to award Squaw Valley as...
.) - 1961FIBT World Championships 1961The FIBT World Championships 1961 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1949.-Two man bobsleigh:Monti won his fifth straight championship in this event, a record that still stands...
: Lake Placid, United States - 1962FIBT World Championships 1962The FIBT World Championships 1962 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fifth time after hosting the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , 1953, and 1958.-Two man bobsleigh:...
: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany - 1963FIBT World Championships 1963The FIBT World Championships 1963 took place in Igls, Austria for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1935 . This event would serve as the test for the Winter Olympics that would take place the following year in neighboring Innsbruck....
: Igls, Austria - 1965FIBT World Championships 1965The FIBT World Championships 1965 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record tenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, and 1959....
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1966FIBT World Championships 1966The FIBT World Championships 1966 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the sixth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, and 1960. The Four-man event was cancelled following the death of West Germany's Toni Pensperger during competition...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (Two-man only. Four-man abandoned when Toni PenspergerToni PenspergerAnton "Toni" Pensperger was a West German bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He was posthumously awarded a gold medal in the four-man event after he was killed during the event at the 1966 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo...
was killed during competition.) - 1967FIBT World Championships 1967The FIBT World Championships 1967 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1951. The Four-man bobsleigh event was cancelled for the second consecutive year though the cause this time was due to high temperatures that caused the ice on the track to...
: Alpe d'Huez, France (Two-man only. Four-man abandoned to high temperatures on track caused ice to melt.) - 1969FIBT World Championships 1969The FIBT World Championships 1969 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the third time, hosting the event previously in 1949, and 1961. This also marked the first time both events were able to be competed since 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:...
: Lake Placid, United States - 1970FIBT World Championships 1970The FIBT World Championships 1970 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eleventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:The Swiss earned their first championships medal since...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1971FIBT World Championships 1971-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: CerviniaCerviniaBreuil-Cervinia is an alpine resort in the Valle d'Aosta region of northwest Italy...
, Italy - 1973FIBT World Championships 1973The FIBT World Championships 1973 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fourth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, and 1969.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Lake Placid, United States - 1974FIBT World Championships 1974The FIBT World Championships 1974 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twelfth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, and 1970.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1975FIBT World Championships 1975The FIBT World Championships 1975 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the second time, hosting the event previously in 1971.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Cervinia, Italy - 1977FIBT World Championships 1977The FIBT World Championships 1977 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record thirteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, and 1974.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:The East Germans earned...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1978FIBT World Championships 1978The FIBT World Championships 1978 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fifth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, and 1973.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Lake Placid, United States - 1979FIBT World Championships 1979The FIBT World Championships 1979 took place in Königssee, West Germany. It was the first championships that took place on an artificially refrigerated track...
: KönigsseeSchönau am KönigseeSchönau am Königsee is a municipality in the district of Berchtesgadener Land in the German state of Bavaria. It is located at the northern end of the Königssee lake....
, West Germany - 1981FIBT World Championships 1981The FIBT World Championships 1981 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the seventh time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, and 1966...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - 1982FIBT World Championships 1982The FIBT World Championships 1982 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fourteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, and 1977. The skeleton event debutted at the championships after...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Including men's skeleton) - 1983FIBT World Championships 1983The FIBT World Championships 1983 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the sixth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, and 1978.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Lake Placid, New York - 1985FIBT World Championships 1985The FIBT World Championships 1985 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the third time, having hosted the event previously in 1971 and 1975. Except for competitions in St...
: Cervinia, Italy - 1986FIBT World Championships 1986The FIBT World Championships 1986 took place in Königssee, West Germany for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1979.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
: Königssee, West Germany - 1987FIBT World Championships 1987The FIBT World Championships 1987 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fifteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, and 1982...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 1989FIBT World Championships 1989The FIBT World Championships 1989 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland . Cortina hosted the championships for the eighth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, and 1981. Meanwhile, St. Moritz hosted a championship event for...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (Bobsleigh); St. Moritz, Switzerland (Men's skeleton) - 1990FIBT World Championships 1990The FIBT World Championships 1990 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Königssee, West Germany . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record seventeenth time...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Bobsleigh); Königssee, West Germany (Men's skeleton) - 1991FIBT World Championships 1991The FIBT World Championships 1991 took place in Altenberg, Germany and Igls, Austria . This was Altenberg's first time hosting a championship event. Igls was hosting its third, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963...
: AltenbergAltenberg, GermanyAltenberg is a town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Ore Mountains, close to the border with the Czech Republic, 15 km northwest of Teplice, and 32 km south of Dresden....
, Germany (Bobsleigh); Igls, Austria (Men's skeleton) - 1992FIBT World Championships 1992The FIBT World Championships 1992 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This was Calgary's first time hosting a championship event. It was also an extraordinary event since men's skeleton was not included in the program of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.-Men's skeleton:, Sandford...
: Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
(Men's skeleton) - 1993FIBT World Championships 1993The FIBT World Championships 1993 took place in Igls, Austria and La Plagne, France . This was Igls's fourth time hosting the championships, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963, and 1991 . Meanwhile, La Plagne was hosting its first championship event.-Selection issue:Igls was not the first...
: Igls, Austria (Bobsleigh, originally awarded to Cervinia, Italy); La PlagneLa PlagneLa Plagne is a French ski area in the alpine valley of the Tarentaise . Since 2003, La Plagne and the neighbouring resort of Les Arcs form Paradiski's ski area...
, France (Men's skeleton) - 1994FIBT World Championships 1994The FIBT World Championships 1994 took place in Altenberg, Germany for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1991 . This was an extraordinary event since skeleton was not included on the program at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.-Men's skeleton:-Medal...
: Altenberg, Germany (Men's skeleton) - 1995FIBT World Championships 1995The FIBT World Championships 1995 took place in Winterberg, Germany and Lillehammer, Norway . This was the first time both cities hosted a championship event.-Two man bobsleigh:...
: WinterbergWinterbergWinterberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and a major winter sport resort of the Wintersport Arena Sauerland.-Geography:...
, Germany (Bobsleigh); LillehammerLillehammeris a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway, globally known for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics. It is part of the traditional region of Gudbrandsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Lillehammer. As of May 2011, the population of the town of Lillehammer was...
, NorwayNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
(Men's skeleton) - 1996FIBT World Championships 1996The FIBT World Championships 1996 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a second time, hosting the event previously in 1992 . It marked the first time the bobsleigh and skeleton competition took place in the same location at the championships since 1982.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man...
: Calgary, Canada - 1997FIBT World Championships 1997The FIBT World Championships 1997 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Lake Placid, New York, United States . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record eighteenth time...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Bobsleigh); Lake Placid, United States (Men's skeleton) - 1998FIBT World Championships 1998The FIBT World Championships 1998 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record nineteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , and 1997...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Men's skeleton) - 1999FIBT World Championships 1999The FIBT World Championships 1999 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Altenberg, Germany . Cortina hosted the championships for the ninth time, previously doing so in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1981, and 1989...
: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (Bobsleigh); Altenberg, Germany (Men's skeleton) - 2000FIBT World Championships 2000The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999...
: Altenberg, Germany (Men's bobsleigh); Winterberg, Germany (Women's bobsleigh); Igls, Austria (Men's and women's skeleton) - 2001FIBT World Championships 2001The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland (Men's bobsleigh); Calgary, Canada (Women's bobsleigh, men's and women's skeleton) - 2003FIBT World Championships 2003The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997...
: Lake Placid, United States (Men's bobsleigh); Winterberg, Germany (Women's bobsleigh); Nagano, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
(Men's and women's skeleton) - 2004FIBT World Championships 2004The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two...
: Königssee, Germany - 2005FIBT World Championships 2005The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:...
: Calgary, Canada - 2007FIBT World Championships 2007The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland - 2008FIBT World Championships 2008The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship...
: Altenberg, Germany - 2009FIBT World Championships 2009The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and...
: Lake Placid, United States - 2011FIBT World Championships 2011The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004...
: Königssee, Germany (originally awarded to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy) - 2012FIBT World Championships 2012The FIBT World Championships 2012 will take place at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the tenth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , 2003 , and 2009....
: Lake Placid, United States - 2013FIBT World Championships 2013The FIBT World Championships 2013 will take place at the St. Moritz-Celerina Olympic Bobrun in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-second time, after hosting the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990...
: St. Moritz, Switzerland
Four-man
Debuted: 1930.| 1930 Caux-sur-Montreux FIBT World Championships 1930 The FIBT World Championships 1930 took place in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel. A four-man competition was held.-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:*... |
 ItalyFranco Zaninetta Franco Zaninetta Franco Zaninetta is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... Giorgio Biasini Giorgio Biasini Giorgio Biasini is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... Antonio Dorini Antonio Dorini Antonio Dorini is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... Gino Rossi Gino Rossi Gino Rossi is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... |
Jean Mollen Jean Mollen Jean Mollen is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... John Schneiter John Schneiter John Schneiter is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s.At the 1928 Winter Olympics he was a member of the Swiss team Suisse II which finished 13th in the five man competition.... André Mollen André Mollen André Mollen is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the first FIBT World Championships in Montreux, Switzerland at the Caux-sur-Montreux hotel in 1930.-References:*... William Prichard |
Fritz Grau Fritz Grau Fritz Grau was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... Picker Bertram Albert Brehme Albert Brehme Albert Brehme is a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... |
| 1931 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1931 The FIBT World Championships 1931 took place in Oberhof, Germany and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . Two-man bobsleigh made its debut.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Werner Zahn Werner Zahn Werner Zahn was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz. He was also a veteran of World War I.-References:**... Robert Schmidt Robert Schmidt (German bobsleigh) Robert Schmidt was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Franz Bock Franz Bock Franz Bock was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Emil Hinterfeld Emil Hinterfeld Emil Hinterfeld was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
René Fonjallaz René Fonjallaz René Fonjallaz was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Gustave Fonjallaz Gustave Fonjallaz Gustave Fonjallaz was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... N. Buchheim Gaston Fonjallaz Gaston Fonjallaz Gaston Fonjallaz was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
Dennis Field Dennis Field Dennis Field is a British bobsledder who competed in the early 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... P. Coote R. Wallace J. Newcombe |
| 1934 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1934 The FIBT World Championships 1934 took place in Engelberg, Switzerland and in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
 GermanyHanns Killian Fritz Schwarz Fritz Schwarz Fritz Schwarz was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two medals at the 1934 FIBT World Championships with a gold in the four-man and a silver in the two-man event.... Hermann von Valta Hermann von Valta Hermann von Valta was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two gold medals at in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .... Sebastian Huber Sebastian Huber Sebastian "Wastl" Huber was a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1920s to the mid 1930s... |
 RomaniaRomania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea... Emil Angelescu Emil Angelescu Emil Angelescu was a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Teodor Popescu Teodor Popescu Teodor Popescu was a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Dumitru Gheorghiu Dumitru Gheorghiu Dumitru Gheorghiu was a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.... Ion Gribincea Ion Gribincea Ion Gribincea was a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... |
Jean de Suarez d'Aulan Jean de Suarez d'Aulan Jean de Suarez d'Aulan was a French aviator, auto racer, bobsledder, and soldier.-Bobsleigh career:... Rheims Bemish Jacques Bridou Jacques Bridou Jacques Bridou was a French bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... |
| 1935 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1935 The FIBT World Championships 1935 took place in Igls, Austria and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Germany Hanns Killian Alexander Gruber Alexander Gruber Alexander Gruber was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1935 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Hermann von Valta Hermann von Valta Hermann von Valta was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two gold medals at in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .... Sebastian Huber Sebastian Huber Sebastian "Wastl" Huber was a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1920s to the mid 1930s... |
Pierre Musy Pierre Musy Pierre Musy was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Noldi Gartmann Charles Bouvier Charles Bouvier Charles Bouvier was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and finished seventh in the two-man event at those same games.Bouvier also won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1935... Josef Beerli |
Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event in 1932 and another silver medal in the four-man event in 1936.... Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... A. Lardi H. Tami |
| 1937 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1937 The FIBT World Championships 1937 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931 and 1935.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
Frederick McEvoy Frederick McEvoy Frederick Joseph McEvoy was an Australian/British multi-discipline sportsman and socialite. He had most sporting success as a bobsledder in the late 1930s, winning several medals including three golds at the FIBT World Championships. He married several wealthy heiresses and was a close friend of... David Looker David Looker David Looker was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1937 and 1938.-Biography:... Charles Green Charles Green (bobsleigh) Charles Patrick Green was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.... Byran Black Byran Black Byran Black was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. At the 1937 FIBT World Championships, he won gold medals in both the two-man and four-man events.-References:**... |
Germany Gerhard Fischer Gerhard Fischer (bobsleigh) Gerhard "Bibo" Fischer was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , three silvers , and one bronze .... Lohfeld H. Fischer Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .-References:**... |
 United StatesDonald Fox Donald Fox Donald Fox was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1937 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Tippi Gray Clifford Grey Clifford Grey was an English songwriter, actor, librettist and Olympic medalist. His birth name was Percival Davis, and he was also known as Clifford Gray, Tippi Gray, Tippi Grey, Tippy Gray and Tippy Grey.As a writer, Grey contributed prolifically to West End and Broadway shows, as librettist and... Bill Dupree James Bickford James Bickford James John Bickford was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the mid 1950s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at St... |
| 1938 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1938 The FIBT World Championships 1938 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the first time after hosting the four-man event previously in 1931, 1935, and 1937 while Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted the four-man event previously... |
Frederick McEvoy Frederick McEvoy Frederick Joseph McEvoy was an Australian/British multi-discipline sportsman and socialite. He had most sporting success as a bobsledder in the late 1930s, winning several medals including three golds at the FIBT World Championships. He married several wealthy heiresses and was a close friend of... David Looker David Looker David Looker was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1937 and 1938.-Biography:... Charles Green Charles Green (bobsleigh) Charles Patrick Green was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.... Chris MacKintosh Chris MacKintosh Charles "Christopher" MacKintosh was a Scottish rugby union internationalist, athlete, skier and bobsledder who competed in the 1920s and 30s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1938 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.MacKintosh competed in skiing from 1923 to 1933... |
Germany Hanns Killian Werner Windhaus Werner Windhaus Werner Windhaus was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1938 and a bronze in 1939.-References:*... Bobby Braumiller Bobby Braumiller Bobby Braumiller was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1938 FIBT World Championships at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... Franz Kemser Franz Kemser Franz Kemser was a German-West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the early 1950s... |
Germany Gerhard Fischer Gerhard Fischer (bobsleigh) Gerhard "Bibo" Fischer was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , three silvers , and one bronze .... Lohfeld H. Fischer Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .-References:**... |
| 1939 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1939 The FIBT World Championships 1939 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the second time after hosting it previously in 1938, along with hosting the four-man event in 1931, 1935, and 1937. Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted the two-man... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Heinz Cattani Heinz Cattani Heinz Cattani was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1939 and 1947.-References:*... Alphonse Hörning Alphonse Hörning Alphonse Hörning was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1939 and 1947.-References:*... Joseph Beerli Joseph Beerli Joseph Beerli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the late 1940s. At the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, he won two medals with a gold in the four-man and a silver in the two-man events.Beerli also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds... |
Frederick McEvoy Frederick McEvoy Frederick Joseph McEvoy was an Australian/British multi-discipline sportsman and socialite. He had most sporting success as a bobsledder in the late 1930s, winning several medals including three golds at the FIBT World Championships. He married several wealthy heiresses and was a close friend of... Hoard Critchley Charles Green Charles Green (bobsleigh) Charles Patrick Green was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.... |
Germany Hanns Killian Werner Windhaus Werner Windhaus Werner Windhaus was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1938 and a bronze in 1939.-References:*... Hans Schmidt Hans Schmidt (bobsleigh) Hans Schmidt was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1939 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Franz Kemser Franz Kemser Franz Kemser was a German-West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the early 1950s... |
| 1947 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1947 The FIBT World Championships 1947 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record sixth time after hosting the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , and 1939... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Heinz Cattani Heinz Cattani Heinz Cattani was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1939 and 1947.-References:*... Alphonse Hörning Alphonse Hörning Alphonse Hörning was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1939 and 1947.-References:*... Joseph Beerli Joseph Beerli Joseph Beerli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the late 1940s. At the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, he won two medals with a gold in the four-man and a silver in the two-man events.Beerli also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds... |
Max Houben Max Houben Max Houben was a Belgian athlete and bobsledder who competed from the early 1920s to the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Claude Houben Claude Houben Claude Houben was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz. He was the son of Max Houben. He died on 10 October 2009.-References:**... Albert Lerat Albert Lerat Albert Lerat was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Jacques Mouvet Jacques Mouvet Jacques Mouvet was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz and finished fourth in the two-man event at those same games.Mouvet also earned two medals at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St... |
Achille Fould Henri Evrot Henri Evrot Henri Evrot was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Robert Dumont Robert Dumont (bobsleigh) Robert Dumont was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... William Hirigoyen William Hirigoyen William Gayraud-Hirigoyen was a French athlete who competed in rugby union in the late 1910s and early 1920s, then moved to bobsleigh and skeleton in the late 1940s.... |
| 1949 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1949 The FIBT World Championships 1949 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States. It marked the first time the championships took place outside of Europe.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Patrick Martin Patrick Martin (bobsleigh) Patrick Henry Martin was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s... William Casey William Casey (bobsleigh) William Casey was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1949 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:**.... William d'Amico William D'Amico William John D'Amico was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... |
United States James Bickford James Bickford James John Bickford was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the mid 1950s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at St... Henry Sterns Henry Sterns Henry Sterns was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1949 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Pat Buckley Pat Buckley (bobsleigh) Pat Buckley was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1949 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Donald Dupree Donald Dupree Donald Victor Dupree, Sr. , from Saranac Lake, New York, was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Werner Spring Werner Spring Werner Spring was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships with one in the two-man event and the other in the four-man event .... Friedrich Waller Friedrich Waller Friedrich "Fritz" Waller was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
| 1950 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1950 The FIBT World Championships 1950 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the third time after hosting the event previously in 1937 and 1939 .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Patrick Martin Patrick Martin (bobsleigh) Patrick Henry Martin was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s... James Atkinson James Atkinson (bobsleigh) James Neil Atkinson was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... William d'Amico William D'Amico William John D'Amico was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Albert Madörin Albert Madörin Albert Madörin was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... Romi Spada Romi Spada Romi Spada was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1950 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Stephen Waser |
Franz Kapus Franz Kapus Franz Kapus was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... Franz Stöckli Franz Stöckli Franz Stöckli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1950 and 1951.-References:*... Hans Bolli Hans Bolli Hans Bolli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .-References:*... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
| 1951 Alpe d'Huez FIBT World Championships 1951 The FIBT World Championships 1951 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France. Germany returned to the FIBT World Championships for the first time since World War II, albeit as the separate countries of East Germany and West Germany.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Anderl Ostler Xavier Leitl Xavier Leitl Xavier Leitl was a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1951 FIBT World Championships in the Alpe d'Huez, France.-References:*... Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1951, a silver in 1954, and a bronze in 1953... Lorenz Niebert |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Patrick Martin Patrick Martin (bobsleigh) Patrick Henry Martin was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s... James Atkinson James Atkinson (bobsleigh) James Neil Atkinson was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.... Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield (bobsleigh) Gary Sheffield was an American bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and three silvers .-References:**... |
Franz Kapus Franz Kapus Franz Kapus was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... Franz Stöckli Franz Stöckli Franz Stöckli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1950 and 1951.-References:*... Hans Bolli Hans Bolli Hans Bolli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .-References:*... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
| 1953 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1953 The FIBT World Championships 1953 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the third time after previously hosting the four-man event of the championships in 1934 and 1938... |
United States Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson (bobsleigh) Lloyd Johnson was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Two years later at the 1955 championships in St. Moritz, he competed with a broken collar bone and was thrown off of... Piet Biesiadecki Piet Biesiadecki Patrick Biesiadecki was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Hubert Miller Hubert Miller Hubert E. Miller was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen... Joseph Smith Joseph Smith (bobsleigh) Joseph Smith was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-Military service:... |
Anderl Ostler Heinz Wendlinger Heinz Wendlinger Heinz Wendlinger was a West German bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... Hans Hohenester Hans Hohenester Hans Hohenester was a West German bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Rudi Erben Rudi Erben Rudi Erben was a West German bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... |
Kjell Holmström Kjell Holmström Kjell Albrekt Oliver Holmström was a Swedish bobsledder who competed in the 1950s and in the 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.Holmström also finished sixth in the four-man event and 15th in the two-man event at the... Walter Aronsson Nils Landgren Nils Landgren (bobsleigh) Nils Landgren was a Swedish bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Jan Lapidoth Jan Lapidoth Jan de Man Lapidoth was a Swedish bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... |
Hans Rösch Hans Rösch Hans Rösch was a West German bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Rösch also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina... Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1951, a silver in 1954, and a bronze in 1953... Dix Terne Dix Terne Dix Terne was a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one silver in 1954 and one bronze in 1953 .-References:*... Sylvester Wackerle Sylvester Wackerle Sylvester Wackerle was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s... |
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| 1954 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1954 The FIBT World Championships 1954 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fourth time after previously hosting in 1937 , 1939 , and 1950.-Two man bobsleigh:Italy earned their first championship medals since World War II.... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Harry Warburton Harry Warburton Harry Warburton is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the bronze in the two-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Gottfried Diener Gottfried Diener Gottfried Diener was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
Hans Rösch Hans Rösch Hans Rösch was a West German bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Rösch also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina... Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger Michael Pössinger was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1951, a silver in 1954, and a bronze in 1953... Dix Terne Dix Terne Dix Terne was a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one silver in 1954 and one bronze in 1953 .-References:*... Sylvester Wackerle Sylvester Wackerle Sylvester Wackerle was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s... |
Theo Kitt Theo Kitt Theo Kitt was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships, winning them in the two-man event in 1953 and in the four-man event in 1954.... Josef Grün Josef Grün Josef Grün was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Klaus Koppenberger Klaus Koppenberger Klaus Koppenberger was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Lorenz Niebert |
| 1955 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1955 The FIBT World Championships 1955 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record seventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , and 1947.... |
Franz Kapus Franz Kapus Franz Kapus was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... Gottfried Diener Gottfried Diener Gottfried Diener was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Robert Alt Robert Alt Robert Alt was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Aby Gartmann Aby Gartmann Albert "Aby" Gartmann was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1955 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Harry Warburton Harry Warburton Harry Warburton is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the bronze in the two-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Rolf Gerber Rolf Gerber Rolf Gerber was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1955 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... |
Franz Schelle Franz Schelle Franz Schelle was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and two bronzes .Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at... Jakob Nirschl Jakob Nirschl Jakob Nirschl was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1955 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Hans Henn Hans Henn Hans Henn was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1955 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Edmund Koller Edmund Koller Edmund Koller was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1955 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... |
| 1957 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1957 The FIBT World Championships 1957 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eighth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, and 1955... |
Hans Zoller Hans Zoller Hans Zoller was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s and 1960s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz. He also competed in Bobsleigh at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he finished 10th in both the two man and four man bobsled... Hans Theler Hans Theler Hans Theler was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Rolf Küderli Rolf Küderli Rolf Küderli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Heinz Leu Heinz Leu Heinz Leu was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Ferdinando Piani Ferdinando Piani Ferdinando Piani was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Lino Pierdica Lino Pierdica Lino Pierdica was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
United States Arthur Tyler Arthur Tyler Arthur Walter Tyler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... John Cole John Cole (bobsleigh) John Cole was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Robert Hagemes Robert Hagemes Robert Hagemes was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Thomas Butler Thomas Butler (bobsleigh) Thomas Butler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
| 1958 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1958 The FIBT World Championships 1958 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fourth time. The West German city had hosted the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , and 1953.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
Hans Rösch Hans Rösch Hans Rösch was a West German bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Rösch also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina... Alfred Hammer Alfred Hammer Alfred Hammer was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1958 and a silver in 1960.-References:*... Theodore Bauer Theodore Bauer Theodore Bauer was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1958 and a silver in 1960.-References:*... Walter Haller Walter Haller Walter Haller was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1958 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... |
Franz Schelle Franz Schelle Franz Schelle was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and two bronzes .Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at... Eduard Kaltenberger Eduard Kaltenberger Eduard Kaltenberger was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1958 and a bronze in 1959.-References:*... Josef Sterff Josef Sterff Josef Sterff is a former West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .... Otto Göbl Otto Göbl Otto Göbl was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Göbl also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Massimo Bogana Massimo Bogana Massimo Bogana is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1958 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... Renato Mocellini Renato Mocellini Renato Mocellini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Alberto Righini Alberto Righini Alberto Righini was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1959 and a bronze in 1958.-References:*... |
| 1959 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1959 The FIBT World Championships 1959 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record ninth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, and 1957.... |
 United StatesArthur Tyler Arthur Tyler Arthur Walter Tyler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield (bobsleigh) Gary Sheffield was an American bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and three silvers .-References:**... Parker Voorhis Parker Voorhis Parker Voorhis was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1959 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Thomas Butler Thomas Butler (bobsleigh) Thomas Butler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Alberto Righini Alberto Righini Alberto Righini was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1959 and a bronze in 1958.-References:*... Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre is an Italian former bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Franz Schelle Franz Schelle Franz Schelle was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and two bronzes .Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at... Eduard Kaltenberger Eduard Kaltenberger Eduard Kaltenberger was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1958 and a bronze in 1959.-References:*... Josef Sterff Josef Sterff Josef Sterff is a former West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .... Otto Göbl Otto Göbl Otto Göbl was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Göbl also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in... |
| 1960 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1960 The FIBT World Championships 1960 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fifth time. The Italian city had hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, and 1954... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Furio Nordio Furio Nordio Furio Nordio was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .-References:*... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
Hans Rösch Hans Rösch Hans Rösch was a West German bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Rösch also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina... Alfred Hammer Alfred Hammer Alfred Hammer was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1958 and a silver in 1960.-References:*... Theodore Bauer Theodore Bauer Theodore Bauer was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1958 and a silver in 1960.-References:*... Albert Kandlbinder Albert Kandlbinder Albert Kandlbinder was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1960 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Max Angst Max Angst Max Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won the bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Hansjörg Hirschbühl Hansjörg Hirschbühl Hansjörg Hirschbühl was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1960 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Gottfried Kottmann René Kuhl René Kuhl René Kuhl was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1960 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
| 1961 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1961 The FIBT World Championships 1961 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1949.-Two man bobsleigh:Monti won his fifth straight championship in this event, a record that still stands... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... Furio Nordio Furio Nordio Furio Nordio was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .-References:*... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield (bobsleigh) Gary Sheffield was an American bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and three silvers .-References:**... Jerry Tennant Jerry Tennant Jerry Tennant was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. He won two silver medals at the 1961 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, both in the two-man and four-man events... Chuck Pandolph Chuck Pandolph Charles "Chuck" Pandolph, Sr. was an American bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1961 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... |
Gunnar Åhs Gunnar Åhs Gunnar Johan Åhs was a Swedish bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s... Gunnar Carpö Erik Wennerberg Erik Wennerberg Eric Wennerberg, born January 21, 1917 in Landskrona, died May 15, 2001 in Segeltorp, was a Swedish bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1961 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:****... Börje-Bengt Hedblom |
| 1962 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1962 The FIBT World Championships 1962 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fifth time after hosting the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , 1953, and 1958.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Franz Schelle Franz Schelle Franz Schelle was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and two bronzes .Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at... Josef Sterff Josef Sterff Josef Sterff is a former West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won a complete set of medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships .... Ludwig Siebert Ludwig Siebert Ludwig Siebert is a West German former bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships . The gold in 1966 was awarded following a crash that killed his fellow athlete Toni Pensperger during the four-man event... Otto Göbl Otto Göbl Otto Göbl was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Göbl also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre is an Italian former bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico De Lorenzo was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold and two silvers .-References:**... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Franz Isser Franz Isser Franz Isser was an Austrian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. Along with Pepi Isser, Heini Isser, and Fritz Isser, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1962 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... Pepi Isser Heini Isser Fritz Isser Fritz Isser Fritz Isser was an Austrian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. Along with Pepi Isser, Heini Isser, and Franz Isser, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1962 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... |
| 1963 Igls FIBT World Championships 1963 The FIBT World Championships 1963 took place in Igls, Austria for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1935 . This event would serve as the test for the Winter Olympics that would take place the following year in neighboring Innsbruck.... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre Ferruccio Dalla Torre is an Italian former bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... Renato Mocellini Renato Mocellini Renato Mocellini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Angelo Frigerio Angelo Frigerio Angelo Frigerio was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1963 FIBT World Championships in Igls.Frigerio later became a bobsleigh coach.-References:**... Mario Pallua Mario Pallua Mario Pallua was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1963 FIBT World Championships in Igls.-References:*... Luigi de Bettin Luigi de Bettin Luigi de Bettin was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1963 FIBT World Championships in Igls.-References:*... Sergio Mocellini Sergio Mocellini Sergio Mocellini was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1963 FIBT World Championships in Igls.Mocellini also finished fourth in the four-man at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... |
Erwin Thaler Erwin Thaler Erwin Thaler is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won two silver medals in the four-man event at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.... Reinhold Dumthaler Josef Nairz Josef Nairz Josef Nairz is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... Adolf Koxeder Adolf Koxeder Adolf Koxeder is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... |
| 1965 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1965 The FIBT World Championships 1965 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record tenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, and 1959.... |
 CanadaVic Emery Vic Emery Victor Emery is a Canadian businessman, gold medallist at the Olympic Winter Games and a world champion bobsledder. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.... Gerald Presley Gerald Presley Gerald Presley was a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the mid-1960s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Michael Young Michael Young (bobsleigh) Michael Young was a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won two medals at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St... Peter Kirby Peter Kirby Peter Kirby was a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the mid-1960s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.... |
Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s... Italo de Lorenzo Italo de Lorenzo Italo De Lorenzo is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Pietro Lesana Pietro Lesana Pietro Lesana is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Robert Mocellini Robert Mocellini Robert Mocellini is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
Fred Fortune Richard Knuckles Richard Knuckles Richard Knuckles is an American bobsledder who competed in the mid 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Joe Wilson Joe Wilson (bobsleigh) Joseph-Peter Wilson is an American bobsledder who competed in the mid 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... James Lord |
| 1969 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1969 The FIBT World Championships 1969 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the third time, hosting the event previously in 1949, and 1961. This also marked the first time both events were able to be competed since 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... |
Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Gaspari finished 21 seconds behind fellow Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti in the two-man event at the... Sergio Pompanin Sergio Pompanin Sergio Pompanin is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1969 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Roberto Zandonella Roberto Zandonella Roberto Zandonella is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.... Mario Armano Mario Armano Mario Armano is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... |
Les Fenner Les Fenner Les Fenner is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1969 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Robert Huscher Robert Huscher Robert Huscher is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1969 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... Howard Siler Howard Siler Howard Siler is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1969 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... Allen Hachigian Allen Hachigian Allen Hachigian is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1969 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... |
| 1970 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1970 The FIBT World Championships 1970 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eleventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:The Swiss earned their first championships medal since... |
Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s... Roberto Zandonella Roberto Zandonella Roberto Zandonella is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.... Mario Armano Mario Armano Mario Armano is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... Luciano de Paolis Luciano de Paolis Luciano de Paolis is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. At the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, he won gold medals in the two-man and four-man events.... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Pepi Bader Pepi Bader Josef "Pepi" Bader is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won silver medals in the two-man event both in 1968 and 1972.... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
René Stadler René Stadler René Stadler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one bronze .-References:*... Hans Candrian Hans Candrian Hans Candrian is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... Max Forster Max Forster Max Forster is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1971 and a bronze in 1970.-References:*... Peter Schärer Peter Schärer Peter Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one bronze .-References:*... |
| 1971 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1971 -Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
René Stadler René Stadler René Stadler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one bronze .-References:*... Max Forster Max Forster Max Forster is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1971 and a bronze in 1970.-References:*... Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Peter Schärer Peter Schärer Peter Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one bronze .-References:*... |
Oscar d'Andrea Oscar d'Andrea Oscar d'Andrea is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... Alessandro Bignozzi Alessandro Bignozzi Alessandro Bignozzi is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... Antonio Brabcaccio Antonio Brabcaccio Antonio Brabcaccio is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... Renzo Caldera Renzo Caldera Renzo Caldara is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
| 1973 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1973 The FIBT World Championships 1973 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fourth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, and 1969.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
René Stadler René Stadler René Stadler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one bronze .-References:*... Werner Carmichel Werner Carmichel Werner Camichel is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1970s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Peter Schärer Peter Schärer Peter Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one bronze .-References:*... |
Werner Delle Karth Werner Delle Karth Werner Delle Karth is an Austrian bobsledder who competed during the 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.Competing in two Winter Olympics, Delle Karth earned his best finish of sixth in the four-man event at... Walter Delle Karth Walter Delle Karth Walter Delle Karth Jr. is an Austrian bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Hans Eichinger Hans Eichinger Hans Eichinger is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.-References:*... Fritz Sperling Fritz Sperling Fritz Sperling is an Austrian bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer Walter Steinbauer was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
| 1974 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1974 The FIBT World Championships 1974 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twelfth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, and 1970.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won two medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck with a silver in the two-man and a bronze in the four-man events.... Albert Wurzer Albert Wurzer Albert Wurzer is a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1974 and a silver in 1975.-References:*... |
Hans Candrian Hans Candrian Hans Candrian is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... Guido Casty Guido Casty Guido Casty is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1974 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Yves Marchand Yves Marchand Yves Marchand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1974 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Gaudenz Beeli Gaudenz Beeli Gaudenz Beeli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1974 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.Beeli also finished fourth in the four-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... |
Werner Delle Karth Werner Delle Karth Werner Delle Karth is an Austrian bobsledder who competed during the 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.Competing in two Winter Olympics, Delle Karth earned his best finish of sixth in the four-man event at... Walter Delle Karth Walter Delle Karth Walter Delle Karth Jr. is an Austrian bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Hans Eichinger Hans Eichinger Hans Eichinger is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.-References:*... Fritz Sperling Fritz Sperling Fritz Sperling is an Austrian bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1973 and a bronze in 1974.... |
| 1975 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1975 The FIBT World Championships 1975 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the second time, hosting the event previously in 1971.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Peter Schärer Peter Schärer Peter Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won four medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one bronze .-References:*... Werner Carmichel Werner Carmichel Werner Camichel is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1970s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... Josef Benz |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Albert Wurzer Albert Wurzer Albert Wurzer is a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1974 and a silver in 1975.-References:*... Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with four silvers and one bronze .... |
Manfred Stengl Manfred Stengl Manfred Stengl was an Austrian luger who competed from the mid 1960s to 1971.He was born in Salzburg and died in Douglas, Isle Of Man.... Gert Krenn Gert Krenn Gert Krenn is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1975 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... Franz Jacob Franz Jacob Franz Jacob is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1975 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... Armin Vilas Armin Vilas Armin Vilas is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1975 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... |
| 1977 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1977 The FIBT World Championships 1977 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record thirteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, and 1974.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:The East Germans earned... |
Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with three golds and one bronze... Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s... Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a complete set of medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in four-man , a silver in two-man Raimund Bethge (born 7 July 1947 in Schwedt, Brandenburg) is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Rudolf Marti Rudolf Marti Rudolf Marti is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Josef Benz |
Jakob Resch Jakob Resch Jakob Resch is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .Resch now operates the Hindenburglinde hotel, located in Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Germany.... Herbert Berg Herbert Berg (bobsleigh) Herbert Berg is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1977 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with four silvers and one bronze .... Walter Barfuss Walter Barfuss Walter Barfuss was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... |
| 1978 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1978 The FIBT World Championships 1978 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fifth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, and 1973.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Horst Schönau Horst Schönau Horst Schönau is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Horst Bernhard Horst Bernhard Horst Bernhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1978 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid.-References:*... Harald Seifert Harald Seifert Harald Seifert is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1978 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid.... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Rudolf Marti Rudolf Marti Rudolf Marti is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Josef Benz |
Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with three golds and one bronze... Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s... Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a complete set of medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in four-man , a silver in two-man Raimund Bethge (born 7 July 1947 in Schwedt, Brandenburg) is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late... |
| 1979 Königssee FIBT World Championships 1979 The FIBT World Championships 1979 took place in Königssee, West Germany. It was the first championships that took place on an artificially refrigerated track... |
Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... Dieter Gebard Dieter Gebard Dieter Gebard is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1979 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:*... Hans Wagner Heinz Busche Heinz Busche Heinz Busche is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1979 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.... |
Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with three golds and one bronze... Detlef Richter Detlef Richter Detlef Richter is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s... Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Hansjörg Trachsel Hansjörg Trachsel Hansjörg Trachsel is a Swiss politician and former bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s.Trachsel won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in the two-man event and a bronze in the four-man event... Josef Benz |
| 1981 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1981 The FIBT World Championships 1981 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the seventh time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, and 1966... |
Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s... Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Henry Gerlach Henry Gerlach Henry Gerlach is an East German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1981 and a bronze in 1983.-References:*... Michael Trübner Michael Trübner Michael Trübner is an East German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 1981 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and three silvers Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT... Kurt Poletti Kurt Poletti Kurt Poletti is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1983 and a silver in 1981.... Franz Weinberger Franz Weinberger Franz Weinberger is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1981 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Franz Isenegger Franz Isenegger Franz Isenegger is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1981 and a bronze in 1982.-References:*... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Max Rüegg Max Rüegg Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who... Tony Rüegg Tony Rüegg Tony Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1981 and 1982.-References:*... Josef Benz |
| 1982 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1982 The FIBT World Championships 1982 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fourteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, and 1977. The skeleton event debutted at the championships after... |
Silvio Giobellina Silvio Giobellina Silvio Giobellina is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Heinz Stettler Heinz Stettler Heinz Stettler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Urs Salzmann Urs Salzmann Urs Salzmann is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Rico Freiermuth Rico Freiermuth Rico Freiermuth is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... |
Bernhard Lehmann Bernhard Lehmann Bernhard Lehmann is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Roland Wetzig Roland Wetzig Roland Wetzig is an East German bob pusher for 17-time gold medal winner Wolfgang Hoppe who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... Eberhard Weise Eberhard Weise Eberhard Wiese is an East German bobsledder who competed during the mid-1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Franz Isenegger Franz Isenegger Franz Isenegger is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1981 and a bronze in 1982.-References:*... Tony Rüegg Tony Rüegg Tony Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1981 and 1982.-References:*... Max Rüegg Max Rüegg Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who... |
| 1983 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1983 The FIBT World Championships 1983 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the sixth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, and 1978.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Ekkehard Fasser Ekkehard Fasser Ekkehard Fasser is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1980s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kurt Meier, Marcel Fässler and Werner Stocker at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.... Hans Märcy Hans Märcy Hans Märcy is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Kurt Poletti Kurt Poletti Kurt Poletti is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1983 and a silver in 1981.... Rolf Strittmatter Rolf Strittmatter Rolf Strittmatter is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York. He competed as an athlete at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the men's 4x400m relay.-References:**... |
Klaus Kopp Klaus Kopp Klaus Kopp was a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships which was hosted in the area of Lake Placid, New York.... Gerhard Öchsle Gerhard Öchsle Gerhard Oechsle is a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... Günther Neuberger Günther Neuberger Günther Neuberger is a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... Hans-Joachim Schumacher Hans-Joachim Schumacher Hans-Joachim "Hajo" Schuhmacher is a West German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... |
Detlef Richter Detlef Richter Detlef Richter is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Henry Gerlach Henry Gerlach Henry Gerlach is an East German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1981 and a bronze in 1983.-References:*... Thomas Forch Thomas Forch Thomas Forch is an East German bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... Dietmar Jerke Dietmar Jerke Dietmar Jerke is an East German bobsledder who competed in the 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1985 and a bronze in 1983.-References:*... |
| 1985 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1985 The FIBT World Championships 1985 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the third time, having hosted the event previously in 1971 and 1975. Except for competitions in St... |
Bernhard Lehmann Bernhard Lehmann Bernhard Lehmann is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Matthias Trübner Matthias Trübner Matthias Trübner is an East German bobsledder who competed in the mid-1980s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1985 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.... Ingo Voge Ingo Voge Ingo Voge is an East German bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt is an East German decathlete who competed from the late 1970s to 1983. He later competed in bobsleigh in the mid 1980s.... |
Detlef Richter Detlef Richter Detlef Richter is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Dietmar Jerke Dietmar Jerke Dietmar Jerke is an East German bobsledder who competed in the 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1985 and a bronze in 1983.-References:*... Bodo Ferl Bodo Ferl Bodo Ferl is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid to late 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1985 and a bronze in 1989.... Matthias Legler Matthias Legler Matthias Legler is an East German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1985 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... |
Silvio Giobellina Silvio Giobellina Silvio Giobellina is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Heinz Stettler Heinz Stettler Heinz Stettler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Urs Salzmann Urs Salzmann Urs Salzmann is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... Rico Freiermuth Rico Freiermuth Rico Freiermuth is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the early to mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.... |
| 1986 Königssee FIBT World Championships 1986 The FIBT World Championships 1986 took place in Königssee, West Germany for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1979.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Kurt Meier Kurt Meier Kurt Meier is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 1988 and a silver in 1994.... Erwin Fassbind Erwin Fassbind Erwin Fassbind is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1986 and 1987.-References:*... André Kisser André Kisser André Kisser is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:**... |
Peter Kienast Peter Kienast Peter Kienast is an Austrian bobsledder who competed during the 1980s... Franz Siegl Franz Siegl Franz Siegl is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed during the 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1986 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.... Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s... Christian Mark Christian Mark Christian Mark is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed during the 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1986 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.... |
Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds , one silver , and two bronzes .Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico... Heinrich Notter Heinrich Notter Heinrich Notter is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed during the 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1986 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:*... Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... Roland Beerli Roland Beerli Roland Beerli is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed during the 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1986 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:*... |
| 1987 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1987 The FIBT World Championships 1987 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fifteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, and 1982... |
Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and three silvers Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT... Urs Fehlmann Urs Fehlmann Urs Fehlmann is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed during the 1980s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1987 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Erwin Fassbind Erwin Fassbind Erwin Fassbind is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1986 and 1987.-References:*... André Kisser André Kisser André Kisser is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:**... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... Roland Wetzig Roland Wetzig Roland Wetzig is an East German bob pusher for 17-time gold medal winner Wolfgang Hoppe who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s... |
Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds , one silver , and two bronzes .Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico... Heinrich Ott Heinrich Ott (bobsleigh) Heinrich Ott is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the late 1980s. He won the bronze medals in the four-man event at the 1987 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Edgar Dietsche Edgar Dietsche Edgar Dietsche was a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the late 1980s. He won the bronze medals in the four-man event at the 1987 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz. He died on May 24, 2010.-References:*... Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
| 1989 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1989 The FIBT World Championships 1989 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland . Cortina hosted the championships for the eighth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, and 1981. Meanwhile, St. Moritz hosted a championship event for... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Curdin Morell Curdin Morell Curdin Morell is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event with teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Lorenz Schindelholz.Morell also won four medals at the FIBT World... Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one silver .Gerber also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:***... Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event with his teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Curdin Morell at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Schindelholz also won three medals in the four-man event... |
Nico Baracchi Nico Baracchi Nico Baracchi is a Swiss bobsledder and skeleton racer who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. He won two silver medals at the FIBT World Championships with his first in skeleton at St... Christian Reich Christian Reich Christian Reich is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Steve Anderhub at Salt Lake City in 2002.Reich also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver... Donat Acklin Donat Acklin Donat Acklin is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two gold , one silver , and one bronze .Acklin also won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two silvers... René Mangold René Mangold René Mangold is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1989 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Bodo Ferl Bodo Ferl Bodo Ferl is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid to late 1980s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1985 and a bronze in 1989.... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... Ingo Voge Ingo Voge Ingo Voge is an East German bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... |
| 1990 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1990 The FIBT World Championships 1990 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Königssee, West Germany . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record seventeenth time... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one silver .Gerber also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:***... Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event with his teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Curdin Morell at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Schindelholz also won three medals in the four-man event... Curdin Morell Curdin Morell Curdin Morell is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event with teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Lorenz Schindelholz.Morell also won four medals at the FIBT World... |
Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj is an East German-German bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Lillehammer in 1994.... Tino Bonk Tino Bonk Tino Bonk is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1990 a bronze in 1991 .Bonk also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:**... Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-event event with teammates Harald Czudaj, Karsten Brannasch and Olaf Hampel at Lillehammer in 1994.Szelig also won three medals in the four-man... Axel Jang Axel Jang Axel Jang is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and one bronze .Jang also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in... |
Ingo Appelt Ingo Appelt Ingo Appelt is an Austrian bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to early 1992.He was Bobsleigh World Cup combined men's champion in 1987-8, and four-man champion in 1987-8 and 1988-9. Competing in two Winter Olympics, Appelt won the gold medal in the four-man event at Albertville in 1992... Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s... Jürgen Mandl Jürgen Mandl Jürgen Mandl is an Austrian footballer , decathlete, and bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1990s.... Harald Winkler Harald Winkler Harald Winkler is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Ingo Appelt, Gerhard Haidacher and Thomas Schroll at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Winkler also won two medals in the four-man event at the... |
| 1991 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 1991 The FIBT World Championships 1991 took place in Altenberg, Germany and Igls, Austria . This was Altenberg's first time hosting a championship event. Igls was hosting its third, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... Axel Kühn Axel Kühn Axel Kühn is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.... Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one silver .Gerber also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:***... Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz Lorenz Schindelholz is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event with his teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Curdin Morell at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Schindelholz also won three medals in the four-man event... Curdin Morell Curdin Morell Curdin Morell is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event with teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Lorenz Schindelholz.Morell also won four medals at the FIBT World... |
Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj is an East German-German bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Lillehammer in 1994.... Tino Bonk Tino Bonk Tino Bonk is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1990 a bronze in 1991 .Bonk also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:**... Axel Jang Axel Jang Axel Jang is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and one bronze .Jang also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in... Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-event event with teammates Harald Czudaj, Karsten Brannasch and Olaf Hampel at Lillehammer in 1994.Szelig also won three medals in the four-man... |
| 1993 Igls FIBT World Championships 1993 The FIBT World Championships 1993 took place in Igls, Austria and La Plagne, France . This was Igls's fourth time hosting the championships, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963, and 1991 . Meanwhile, La Plagne was hosting its first championship event.-Selection issue:Igls was not the first... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Donat Acklin Donat Acklin Donat Acklin is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two gold , one silver , and one bronze .Acklin also won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two silvers... Kurt Meier Kurt Meier Kurt Meier is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 1988 and a silver in 1994.... Domenico Semeraro Domenico Semeraro Domenico Semeraro is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a silver medal in the four-man event with his teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Kurt Meier.... |
Hubert Schösser Hubert Schösser Hubert Schösser is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1990s. He won two silver medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1993 and 1995.... Harald Winkler Harald Winkler Harald Winkler is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Ingo Appelt, Gerhard Haidacher and Thomas Schroll at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Winkler also won two medals in the four-man event at the... Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s... Gerhard Haidacher Gerhard Haidacher Gerhard Haidacher is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Ingo Appelt, Harald Winkler and Thomas Schroll at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.Haidacher also earned a silver medal in the four-man event... |
Brian Shimer Brian Shimer Brian Shimer is an American bobsledder who has competed from 1985 to 2002. Competing in five Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Bryan Leturgez Bryan Leturgez Bryan Leturgez is an American football player, track and field athlete and bobsledder who competed from 1987 to 1998.A native of Indiana he was born in Terre Haute and lived there off and on until 7th grade. Both his mother and father were in the education field and moved a number of times as... Karlos Kirby Karlos Kirby Karlos Kirby is an American bobsledder who competed during the 1990s.A native of Iowa, in 1992 Kirby became the first person from the state of Iowa to compete in a Winter Olympic Games. A bobsledder, Kirby earned a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1993 FIBT World Championships in Igls,... Randy Jones Randy Jones (bobsledder) Randy Jones is an American bobsledder. Jones competed in both the 2-man and 4-man events in four Winter Olympics.-High school:... |
| 1995 Winterberg FIBT World Championships 1995 The FIBT World Championships 1995 took place in Winterberg, Germany and Lillehammer, Norway . This was the first time both cities hosted a championship event.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... René Hannemann Rene Hannemann René Hannemann is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a silver in 1992 and a bronze in 1994.... Ulf Hielscher Ulf Hielscher Ulf Hielscher is a German bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
Hubert Schösser Hubert Schösser Hubert Schösser is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1990s. He won two silver medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1993 and 1995.... Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl Gerhard Redl is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s... Thomas Schroll Thomas Schroll Thomas Schroll is a former bobsledder from Austria who competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s. He won a gold medal in the four-men event with teammates Ingo Appelt, Harald Winkler and Gerhard Haidacher at the 1992 Winter Olympics of Albertville... Martin Schützenauer Martin Schützenauer Martin Schützenauer is an Austrian bobsledder and athlete who competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s.He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1995 FIBT World Championships in Winterberg.... |
Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj is an East German-German bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Lillehammer in 1994.... Thorsten Voss Udo Lehmann Udo Lehmann Udo Lehmann is a German bobsledder who competed from 1994 to 2004. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2004 and a bronze in 1995.-References:**... Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig Alexander Szelig is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-event event with teammates Harald Czudaj, Karsten Brannasch and Olaf Hampel at Lillehammer in 1994.Szelig also won three medals in the four-man... |
| 1996 Calgary FIBT World Championships 1996 The FIBT World Championships 1996 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a second time, hosting the event previously in 1992 . It marked the first time the bobsleigh and skeleton competition took place in the same location at the championships since 1982.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... Sven Rühr Sven Rühr Sven Rühr is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:*... Olav Hampel |
Marcel Rohner Markus Wasser Markus Wasser Markus Wasser is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, he won a silver medal in the four-man event with teammates Marcel Rohner, Markus Nüssli and Beat Seitz.... Thomas Schreiber Thomas Schreiber Thomas Schreiber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1996 FIBT World Championships in Calgary.-References:*... Roland Tanner Roland Tanner Roland Tanner is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1996 FIBT World Championships in Calgary.-References:*... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Thorsten Voss Sven Peter Sven Peter Sven Peter is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2001 and a bronze in 1996.-References:*... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
| 1997 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1997 The FIBT World Championships 1997 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Lake Placid, New York, United States . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record eighteenth time... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Sven Rühr Sven Rühr Sven Rühr is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:*... René Hannemann Rene Hannemann René Hannemann is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a silver in 1992 and a bronze in 1994.... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
Dirk Wiese Dirk Wiese Dirk Wiese is a German bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1997 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.Wiese also 11th in the two-man event at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... Christoph Bartsch Christoph Bartsch Christoph Bartsch is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1997 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Thorsten Voss Michael Liekmeier Michael Liekmeier Michael Liekmeier is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1997 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... |
Brian Shimer Brian Shimer Brian Shimer is an American bobsledder who has competed from 1985 to 2002. Competing in five Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Chip Minton Chip Minton Nathan "Chip" Minton III is an American bobsledder and professional wrestler who competed in the late 1990s in bobsleigh while competing full time in the now discontinued World Championship Wrestling .-Early life:... Randy Jones Randy Jones (bobsledder) Randy Jones is an American bobsledder. Jones competed in both the 2-man and 4-man events in four Winter Olympics.-High school:... Robert Olesen Robert Olesen Robert Olesen is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s. At the 1997 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz, he won bronze medals in both the two-man and the four-man events.... |
| 1999 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1999 The FIBT World Championships 1999 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Altenberg, Germany . Cortina hosted the championships for the ninth time, previously doing so in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1981, and 1989... |
Bruno Mingeon Bruno Mingeon Bruno Mingeon is a French bobsledder who competed from 1988 to 2006. Competing in five Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998... Emmanuel Hostache Emmanuel Hostache Emmanuel Hostache was a French bobsledder who competed from 1991 to 2000. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998... Éric Le Chanony Éric Le Chanony Éric Le Chanony is a French former bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998.... Max Robert Max Robert Max Robert is a French bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998.... |
Marcel Rohner Markus Nüssli Markus Nüssli Markus Nüssli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, he won a silver medal in the four-man event with teammates Marcel Rohner, Markus Wasser and Beat Seitz.... Beat Hefti Beat Hefti Beat Hefti is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a total of three bronze medals .... Silvio Schaufelberger Silvio Schaufelberger Silvio Schaufelberger is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1999 FIBT World Championships.... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Ken Leblanc Ben Hindle Ben Hindle Ben Hindle is a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. Hindle won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1999 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Matt Hindle Matt Hindle Matt Hindle is a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. Hindle won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1999 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... |
| 2000 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2000 The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Lars Behrendt Lars Behrendt Lars Behrendt is a German bobsledder who competed from 1998 to 2002. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2000 and a silver in 2001.-References:**... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... Tomas Plazter Sven Rühr Sven Rühr Sven Rühr is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:*... |
Christian Reich Christian Reich Christian Reich is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Steve Anderhub at Salt Lake City in 2002.Reich also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver... Bruno Aeberhard Bruno Aeberhard Bruno Aeberhard is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to 2005. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2000 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg.-References:**... Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. He won three bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... Domenic Keller Domenic Keller Domenic Keller is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 2000s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships earning them in 2000 and 2001.-References:*... |
| 2001 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2001 The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... Sven Peter Sven Peter Sven Peter is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2001 and a bronze in 1996.-References:*... Alex Metzger Alex Metzger Alexander "Alex" Metzger is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. He won the gold medal in the four-man event at the 2001 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Lars Behrendt Lars Behrendt Lars Behrendt is a German bobsledder who competed from 1998 to 2002. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2000 and a silver in 2001.-References:**... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
Christian Reich Christian Reich Christian Reich is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Steve Anderhub at Salt Lake City in 2002.Reich also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver... Steve Anderhub Steve Anderhub Steve Anderhub is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Christian Reich at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.... Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. He won three bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... Domenic Keller Domenic Keller Domenic Keller is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 2000s. He won two bronze medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships earning them in 2000 and 2001.-References:*... |
| 2003 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2003 The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... Carsten Embach Carsten Embach Carsten Embach is a German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2002 and a bronze in 1994.... |
Todd Hays Todd Hays Todd Hays and raised in Del Rio, Texas is an American bobsledder who competed from 1994 to 2006. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Bill Schuffenhauer Bill Schuffenhauer Bill Schuffenhauer is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2000. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.-Early years:... Randy Jones Randy Jones (bobsledder) Randy Jones is an American bobsledder. Jones competed in both the 2-man and 4-man events in four Winter Olympics.-High school:... Garrett Hines Garrett Hines Garrett Hines is an American bobsledder who has competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... |
Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandr Yuryevich Zubkov , born 10 August 1974 in Bratsk) is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals with a silver in 2006 and a bronze in 2010 .... Aleskey Seliverstov Sergey Golubev Sergey Golubev Sergey Viktorovich Golubev is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2005 and a bronze in 2003.... Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
| 2004 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2004 The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Udo Lehmann Udo Lehmann Udo Lehmann is a German bobsledder who competed from 1994 to 2004. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2004 and a bronze in 1995.-References:**... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Christoph Heyder Christoph Heyder Christoph Heyder is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1997. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 2004 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.... Enrico Kühn Enrico Kühn Enrico Kühn is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1995. At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange and Carsten Embach.... Jens Nohka Jens Nohka Jens Nohka is a German bobsledder who's competing from 1999. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 2004 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:***... |
Todd Hays Todd Hays Todd Hays and raised in Del Rio, Texas is an American bobsledder who competed from 1994 to 2006. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Pavel Jovanovic Bill Schuffenhauer Bill Schuffenhauer Bill Schuffenhauer is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2000. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.-Early years:... Steve Mesler Steve Mesler (bobsleigh) Steven Michael Mesler is an American bobsledder who has competed internationally since 2001.Mesler was born in Buffalo, New York, and is Jewish... |
| 2005 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2005 The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... Martin Putze Martin Putze Martin Putze is a German bobsledder who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2006 and a silver in 2010.... |
Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandr Yuryevich Zubkov , born 10 August 1974 in Bratsk) is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals with a silver in 2006 and a bronze in 2010 .... Sergey Golubev Sergey Golubev Sergey Viktorovich Golubev is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2005 and a bronze in 2003.... Aleskey Seliverstov Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Ken Kotyk Ken Kotyk Ken Kotyk is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2005.... Morgan Alexander Morgan Alexander Morgan Alexander is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 2002 to 2006. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2005 FIBT World Championships in Calgary.... Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown is a Jamaican-born Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 1999 . Competing in three Winter Olympics, he is the first Jamaican-born athlete to win a Winter Olympic medal... |
| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
Ivo Rüegg Thomas Lamparter Thomas Lamparter Thomas Lamparter is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2002. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... Beat Hefti Beat Hefti Beat Hefti is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a total of three bronze medals .... Cédric Grand Cedric Grand Cédric Grand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1997 to 2010. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Ken Kotyk Ken Kotyk Ken Kotyk is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He won two medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2005.... David Bissett David Bissett (bobsleigh) David Bissett is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2005. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Vancouver in 2010 Winter Olympics.... Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown is a Jamaican-born Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 1999 . Competing in three Winter Olympics, he is the first Jamaican-born athlete to win a Winter Olympic medal... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... Martin Putze Martin Putze Martin Putze is a German bobsledder who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2006 and a silver in 2010.... |
| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... Martin Putze Martin Putze Martin Putze is a German bobsledder who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2006 and a silver in 2010.... |
Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandr Yuryevich Zubkov , born 10 August 1974 in Bratsk) is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals with a silver in 2006 and a bronze in 2010 .... Roman Oreshnikov Roman Oreshnikov Roman Oreshnikov is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2002. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.... Dmitry Trunenkov Dmitry Trunenkov Dmitry Trunenkov is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since the early 2000s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.... Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin Dmitriy Stepushkin is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won three medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
Matthias Höpfner Matthias Höpfner Matthias Höpfner is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1995. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event and a bronze in the four-man event.Höpfner also finished fifth in the two-man event at the 2006... Ronny Listner Ronny Listner Ronny Listner is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.... Thomas Pöge Thomas Pöge Thomas Pöge is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.-References:*... Alex Mann Alex Mann Alex Mann is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed team event and a bronze in the four-man event.... |
| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb is an American bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he finished sixth in the four-man event and 14th in the two-man event... Justin Olsen Justin Olsen Justin Olsen is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2008. He won two medals at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York with a gold in the four-man and a bronze in the mixed team events.... Steve Mesler Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz is an American former college football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and bobsledder who has competed since 2004... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Alexander Rödiger Alexander Rödiger Alexander Rödiger is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... Martin Putze Martin Putze Martin Putze is a German bobsledder who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a gold in 2006 and a silver in 2010.... |
Jānis Miņins Janis Minins Jānis Miņins is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York, earning the country its first championship medal ever.In the 2004–05 season his best placing was a sixth place in the 4-man... Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York,... Oskars Melbārdis Oskars Melbardis Oskars Melbārdis is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2006. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York.-Career highlights:World Championships:World Cup:... Intars Dambis Intars Dambis Intars Dambis is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2002. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York.-Career highlights:World Championships:... |
| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Manuel Machata Manuel Machata Manuel Machata is an German bobsledder who has competed since 2005.Manuel Machata grew up in Ramsau near Berchtesgaden, Germany. He attended the CJD Christophorus high school in Berchtesgaden. After completing high school he joined the sports group of the German army... Richard Adjei Richard Adjei Richard Adjei is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007 and former American football linebacker.-Biography:... Andreas Bredau Andreas Bredau Andreas Bredau is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2005. His best World Cup finish was second in the four-man event at St. Moritz in January 2010.... Christian Poser Christian Poser Christian Poser is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2008. His best World Cup finish was first in the four-man event at Calgary in December 2010.-References:... |
Karl Angerer Karl Angerer Karl Angerer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a gold medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Christian Friedrich Christian Friedrich (bobsledder) Christian Friedrich is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2004. His best World Cup finish was second in the four-man event at Whistler in November 2010 and two-man event at Calgary in December 2010.-References:... Alex Mann Alex Mann Alex Mann is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed team event and a bronze in the four-man event.... Gregor Bermbach Gregor Bermbach Gregor Bermbach is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006. He has two World Cup victories in the four-man events during the 2008-09 season.... |
Steve Holcomb Justin Olsen Justin Olsen Justin Olsen is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2008. He won two medals at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York with a gold in the four-man and a bronze in the mixed team events.... Steven Langton Steven Langton Steven Langton is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2007. His best World Cup result was first in the four-man event at Whistler and Lake Placid on November - December 2010.... Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz is an American former college football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and bobsledder who has competed since 2004... |
The 1933 FIBT World Championship
FIBT World Championships 1933
The FIBT World Championships 1933 took place in Schreiberhau, Germany for the Two-man event. The Four-man event was not held.-Two man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**...
event was not held. The 1966 FIBT World Championship
FIBT World Championships 1966
The FIBT World Championships 1966 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the sixth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, and 1960. The Four-man event was cancelled following the death of West Germany's Toni Pensperger during competition...
event in Cortina d'Ampezzo was abandoned following the death of Toni Pensperger
Toni Pensperger
Anton "Toni" Pensperger was a West German bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He was posthumously awarded a gold medal in the four-man event after he was killed during the event at the 1966 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo...
of West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
during competition. A posthumous gold medal was given to Pensperger, Ludwig Siebert
Ludwig Siebert
Ludwig Siebert is a West German former bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won two gold medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships . The gold in 1966 was awarded following a crash that killed his fellow athlete Toni Pensperger during the four-man event...
, Helmut Werzer
Helmut Werzer
Helmut Werzer was a West German bobsledder who competed in the sport during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1966 FIBT World Championships after his teammate Toni Pensperger was killed during the event...
, and Roland Ebert
Roland Ebert
Roland Ebert was a West German bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1966 FIBT World Championships after his teammate Toni Pensperger was killed during the four-man event...
. The 1967 FIBT World Championship
FIBT World Championships 1967
The FIBT World Championships 1967 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1951. The Four-man bobsleigh event was cancelled for the second consecutive year though the cause this time was due to high temperatures that caused the ice on the track to...
event in Alpe d'Huez was cancelled to insufficient conditions of the track caused by high temperatures.
Two-man
Debuted: 1931.| 1931 Oberhof FIBT World Championships 1931 The FIBT World Championships 1931 took place in Oberhof, Germany and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . Two-man bobsleigh made its debut.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Hanns Killian Sebastian Huber Sebastian Huber Sebastian "Wastl" Huber was a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1920s to the mid 1930s... |
Bibo Fischer Gemmer |
Heinz Volkmer Heinz Volkmer Heinz Volkmer is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in Oberhof.-References:*... Anton Kaltenberger Anton Kaltenberger Anton Kaltenberger is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1931 FIBT World Championships in Oberhof.... |
| 1933 Schreiberhau FIBT World Championships 1933 The FIBT World Championships 1933 took place in Schreiberhau, Germany for the Two-man event. The Four-man event was not held.-Two man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Romania Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea... Alexandru Papana Alexandru Papana Alexandru "Alex" Papană was a Romanian-born American aviator and bobsledder who competed from the early 1930s to the late 1940s.-Bobsleigh career:... Dumitru Hubert Dumitru Hubert Dumitru Hubert is a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1933 and a bronze in 1934.... |
Brüme Heinzel |
Germany Fritz Grau Fritz Grau Fritz Grau was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... Albert Brehme Albert Brehme Albert Brehme is a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... |
| 1934 Engelberg FIBT World Championships 1934 The FIBT World Championships 1934 took place in Engelberg, Switzerland and in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Alexandru Frim Alexandru Frim Alexandru "Dudu" Frim was a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships. He also finished 15th in the two-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.Frim was also an accomplished aviator,... Vasile Dumitrescu Vasile Dumitrescu Vasile Dumitrescu is a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Engelberg.-References:*... |
Germany Hermann von Mumm Hermann von Mumm Hermann von Mumm is a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1934 FIBT World Championships in Engelberg.-References:*... Fritz Schwarz Fritz Schwarz Fritz Schwarz was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two medals at the 1934 FIBT World Championships with a gold in the four-man and a silver in the two-man event.... |
Alexandru Papana Alexandru Papana Alexandru "Alex" Papană was a Romanian-born American aviator and bobsledder who competed from the early 1930s to the late 1940s.-Bobsleigh career:... Dumitru Hubert Dumitru Hubert Dumitru Hubert is a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1933 and a bronze in 1934.... |
| 1935 Igls FIBT World Championships 1935 The FIBT World Championships 1935 took place in Igls, Austria and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event in 1932 and another silver medal in the four-man event in 1936.... Emil Diener Emil Diener Emil Diener is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1935 FIBT World Championships in Igls.-References:*... |
Josef Lanzendörfer Josef Lanzendörfer Josef Lanzendörfer was a German bobsledder who competed for Czechoslovakia in the mid 1930s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1935 FIBT World Championships in Igls.... Karel Ruzicka Karel Ružicka Karel Růžička was a Czechoslovakian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1935 FIBT World Championships in Igls.... |
Italy Marchese Storza Birvio Carlo Soldini Carlo Soldini Carlo Soldini was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1935 FIBT World Championships in Igls.... |
| 1937 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1937 The FIBT World Championships 1937 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and in St. Moritz, Switzerland . St. Moritz hosted the four-man event previously in 1931 and 1935.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
Frederick McEvoy Frederick McEvoy Frederick Joseph McEvoy was an Australian/British multi-discipline sportsman and socialite. He had most sporting success as a bobsledder in the late 1930s, winning several medals including three golds at the FIBT World Championships. He married several wealthy heiresses and was a close friend of... Byran Black Byran Black Byran Black was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. At the 1937 FIBT World Championships, he won gold medals in both the two-man and four-man events.-References:**... |
Italy Umberto Gilarduzzi Umberto Gilarduzzi Umberto Gillarduzzi was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the early 1950s... Antonio Gilarduzzi Antonio Gilarduzzi Antonio Gilarduzzi is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1937 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt Reto Capadrutt was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event in 1932 and another silver medal in the four-man event in 1936.... Hans Aichele Hans Aichele Hans Aichele was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.... |
| 1938 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1938 The FIBT World Championships 1938 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the first time after hosting the four-man event previously in 1931, 1935, and 1937 while Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted the four-man event previously... |
Germany Bibo Fischer Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .-References:**... |
Frederick McEvoy Frederick McEvoy Frederick Joseph McEvoy was an Australian/British multi-discipline sportsman and socialite. He had most sporting success as a bobsledder in the late 1930s, winning several medals including three golds at the FIBT World Championships. He married several wealthy heiresses and was a close friend of... Charles Green Charles Green (bobsleigh) Charles Patrick Green was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Josef Beerli |
| 1939 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1939 The FIBT World Championships 1939 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy . St. Moritz hosted the two-man event for the second time after hosting it previously in 1938, along with hosting the four-man event in 1931, 1935, and 1937. Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted the two-man... |
René Lunden René Lunden René, Baron de Lunden was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1939 FIBT World Championships in St... Jeans Coops Jeans Coops Jeans Coops was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1939 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
Germany Bibo Fischer Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke Rolf Thielecke was a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .-References:**... |
Germany Hanns Killian Schletter |
| 1947 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1947 The FIBT World Championships 1947 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record sixth time after hosting the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , and 1939... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Stephan Waser Stephan Waser Stephan Waser was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s... |
Felix Endrich Felix Endrich Felix Endrich was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Fritz Waller |
Max Houben Max Houben Max Houben was a Belgian athlete and bobsledder who competed from the early 1920s to the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Jacques Mouvet Jacques Mouvet Jacques Mouvet was a Belgian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz and finished fourth in the two-man event at those same games.Mouvet also earned two medals at the 1947 FIBT World Championships in St... |
| 1949 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1949 The FIBT World Championships 1949 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States. It marked the first time the championships took place outside of Europe.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
Felix Endrich Felix Endrich Felix Endrich was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Fritz Waller |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
United States Frederick Fortune Frederick Fortune Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fortune, Jr. is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the mid 1960s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the two-man event at St. Moritz in 1948... John McDonald John McDonald (bobsleigh) John McDonald is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1949 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... |
| 1950 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1950 The FIBT World Championships 1950 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the third time after hosting the event previously in 1937 and 1939 .-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Stephan Waser Stephan Waser Stephan Waser was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s... |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Patrick Martin Patrick Martin (bobsleigh) Patrick Henry Martin was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s... |
United States Frederick Fortune Frederick Fortune Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fortune, Jr. is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the mid 1960s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the two-man event at St. Moritz in 1948... William d'Amico William D'Amico William John D'Amico was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... |
| 1951 Alpe d'Huez FIBT World Championships 1951 The FIBT World Championships 1951 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France. Germany returned to the FIBT World Championships for the first time since World War II, albeit as the separate countries of East Germany and West Germany.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Anderl Ostler Lorenz Niebert |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... Patrick Martin Patrick Martin (bobsleigh) Patrick Henry Martin was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s... |
Felix Endrich Felix Endrich Felix Endrich was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Werner Spring Werner Spring Werner Spring was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and the early 1950s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships with one in the two-man event and the other in the four-man event .... |
| 1953 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1953 The FIBT World Championships 1953 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the third time after previously hosting the four-man event of the championships in 1934 and 1938... |
Felix Endrich Felix Endrich Felix Endrich was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St... Fritz Stöckli Fritz Stöckli (bobsleigh) Fritz Stöckli was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1953 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen... |
Anderl Ostler Franz Kemser Franz Kemser Franz Kemser was a German-West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the early 1950s... |
Theo Kitt Theo Kitt Theo Kitt was a West German bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships, winning them in the two-man event in 1953 and in the four-man event in 1954.... Lorenz Niebert |
| 1954 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1954 The FIBT World Championships 1954 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fourth time after previously hosting in 1937 , 1939 , and 1950.-Two man bobsleigh:Italy earned their first championship medals since World War II.... |
Guglielmo Scheibmeier Guglielmo Scheibmeier Guglielmo Scheibmeier is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Andrea Zambelli Andrea Zambelli Andrea Zambelli was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Italo Petrelli Italo Petrelli Italo Petrelli is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... Luigi Figoli Luigi Figoli Luigi Figoli is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1954 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
United States Stanley Benham Stanley Benham Stanley "Stan" Delong Benham was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s... James Bickford James Bickford James John Bickford was an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1930s to the mid 1950s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at St... |
| 1955 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1955 The FIBT World Championships 1955 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record seventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , and 1947.... |
Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend Fritz Feierabend was a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1930s to the mid 1950s... Harry Warburton Harry Warburton Harry Warburton is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. He won the bronze in the two-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... |
Paul Aste Paul Aste Paul Aste was an Austrian bobsledder and luger who competed during the 1950s and the 1960s. He also took the Olympic Oath for athletes at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.He was born in Matrei in Osttirol.... Pepi Isser |
Franz Kapus Franz Kapus Franz Kapus was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst Heinrich Angst was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.... |
| 1957 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1957 The FIBT World Championships 1957 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eighth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, and 1955... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
United States Arthur Tyler Arthur Tyler Arthur Walter Tyler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Thomas Butler Thomas Butler (bobsleigh) Thomas Butler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
 SpainAlfonso de Portago Alfonso de Portago Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis of Portago, best known as Alfonso de Portago was a racing driver from Spain.-Notable heritage:Portago was 6' tall and weighed 170 pounds . He was educated in France... Luis Nunoz Luis Nunoz Luis Nunoz was a Spanish bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
| 1958 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1958 The FIBT World Championships 1958 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fourth time. The West German city had hosted the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , and 1953.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Paul Aste Paul Aste Paul Aste was an Austrian bobsledder and luger who competed during the 1950s and the 1960s. He also took the Olympic Oath for athletes at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.He was born in Matrei in Osttirol.... Pepi Isser |
| 1959 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1959 The FIBT World Championships 1959 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record ninth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, and 1957.... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
United States Arthur Tyler Arthur Tyler Arthur Walter Tyler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Thomas Butler Thomas Butler (bobsleigh) Thomas Butler was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
| 1960 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1960 The FIBT World Championships 1960 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the fifth time. The Italian city had hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, and 1954... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà Renzo Alverà was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s. At the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, he won silver medals in the two-man and four-man events... |
Franz Schelle Franz Schelle Franz Schelle was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and two bronzes .Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at... Otto Göbl Otto Göbl Otto Göbl was a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Göbl also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Luciano Alberti Luciano Alberti Luciano Alberti was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1960 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
| 1961 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1961 The FIBT World Championships 1961 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1949.-Two man bobsleigh:Monti won his fifth straight championship in this event, a record that still stands... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield (bobsleigh) Gary Sheffield was an American bobsledder who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and three silvers .-References:**... Jerry Tennant Jerry Tennant Jerry Tennant was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. He won two silver medals at the 1961 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, both in the two-man and four-man events... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
| 1962 Garmisch-Partenkirchen FIBT World Championships 1962 The FIBT World Championships 1962 took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany for the fifth time after hosting the event previously in 1934 , 1938 , 1953, and 1958.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Rinaldo Ruatti Rinaldo Ruatti Rinaldo Ruatti is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1962 and a silver in 1965.-References:*... Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico De Lorenzo was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold and two silvers .-References:**... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Hans Maurer Hans Maurer Hans Maurer was a West German bobsledder who competed during the early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1962 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... Adolf Wörmann Adolf Wörmann Adolf Wörmann was a West German bobsledder who competed during the early 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1962 FIBT World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.-References:*... |
| 1963 Igls FIBT World Championships 1963 The FIBT World Championships 1963 took place in Igls, Austria for the second time after hosting the event previously in 1935 . This event would serve as the test for the Winter Olympics that would take place the following year in neighboring Innsbruck.... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini Sergio Zardini was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s. He won the silver medal in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura Romano Bonagura was an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Anthony Nash Anthony Nash (bobsleigh) Anthony "Tony" Nash is a British bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... Robin Dixon |
| 1965 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1965 The FIBT World Championships 1965 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record tenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, and 1959.... |
Anthony Nash Anthony Nash (bobsleigh) Anthony "Tony" Nash is a British bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... Robin Dixon |
Rinaldo Ruatti Rinaldo Ruatti Rinaldo Ruatti is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1962 and a silver in 1965.-References:*... Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico de Lorenzo Enrico De Lorenzo was an Italian bobsledder who competed during the 1960s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold and two silvers .-References:**... |
Canada Vic Emery Vic Emery Victor Emery is a Canadian businessman, gold medallist at the Olympic Winter Games and a world champion bobsledder. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.... Michael Young Michael Young (bobsleigh) Michael Young was a Canadian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won two medals at the 1965 FIBT World Championships in St... |
| 1966 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1966 The FIBT World Championships 1966 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the sixth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, and 1960. The Four-man event was cancelled following the death of West Germany's Toni Pensperger during competition... |
Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti Eugenio Monti was an Italian bobsledder. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of this sport, with ten World championship medals and 6 Olympic medals, but is known also for an act of sportsmanship during the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria that made him the first... Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes Sergio Siorpaes is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s... |
Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Gaspari finished 21 seconds behind fellow Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti in the two-man event at the... Leonardo Cavallini Leonardo Cavallini Leonardo Cavallini is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1966 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... |
Anthony Nash Anthony Nash (bobsleigh) Anthony "Tony" Nash is a British bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the gold in the two-man event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... Robin Dixon |
| 1967 Alpe d'Huez FIBT World Championships 1967 The FIBT World Championships 1967 took place in Alpe d'Huez, France for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1951. The Four-man bobsleigh event was cancelled for the second consecutive year though the cause this time was due to high temperatures that caused the ice on the track to... |
Erwin Thaler Erwin Thaler Erwin Thaler is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the 1960s. He won two silver medals in the four-man event at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.... Reinhold Dumthaler |
Nevio De Zordo Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s... Edoardo de Martin Edoardo de Martin Edoardo de Martin is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1967 FIBT World Championships in Alpe d'Huez.-References:*... |
Howard Clifton Howard Clifton Howard Clifton is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1967 FIBT World Championships in Alpe d'Huez.-References:*... James Crall James Crall James Crall is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1967 FIBT World Championships in Alpe d'Huez.-References:**... |
| 1969 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1969 The FIBT World Championships 1969 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the third time, hosting the event previously in 1949, and 1961. This also marked the first time both events were able to be competed since 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Nevio De Zordo Nevio de Zordo Nevio de Zordo is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s... Adriano Frassinelli Adriano Frassinelli Adriano Frassinelli is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... |
 RomaniaIon Panţuru Ion Panturu Ion Panţuru is a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s.With his brakeman Nicolae Neagoe, he won the bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. As of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this is Romania's only medal at the Winter Olympics... Dumitru Focseneanu Dumitru Focseneanu Dumitru Focşneanu is a former Romanian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1969 and a bronze in 1973.... |
Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Gaspari finished 21 seconds behind fellow Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti in the two-man event at the... Mario Armano Mario Armano Mario Armano is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... |
| 1970 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1970 The FIBT World Championships 1970 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record eleventh time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1965.-Two man bobsleigh:The Swiss earned their first championships medal since... |
Horst Floth Horst Floth Horst Floth was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won silver medals in the two-man event both in 1968 and 1972.... Pepi Bader Pepi Bader Josef "Pepi" Bader is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won silver medals in the two-man event both in 1968 and 1972.... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
Gion Caviezel Gion Caviezel Gion Caviezel was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1970 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... Hans Candrian Hans Candrian Hans Candrian is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... |
| 1971 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1971 -Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari Gianfranco Gaspari is an Italian bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , two silvers , and one bronze .Gaspari finished 21 seconds behind fellow Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti in the two-man event at the... Mario Armano Mario Armano Mario Armano is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... |
Enzo Vicario Enzo Vicario Enzo Vicario was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.Vicario also finished tenth in the two-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... Corrado Dal Fabbro Corrado dal Fabbro Corrado dal Fabbro is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s... |
Herbert Gruber Herbert Gruber Herbert Gruber is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the four-man event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble and finished eighth in the two-man event at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.Gruber also won a bronze medal in the two-man... Josef Oberhauser Josef Oberhauser (bobsleigh) Josef Oberhauser is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1971 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.... |
| 1973 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1973 The FIBT World Championships 1973 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fourth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, and 1969.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
Hans Candrian Hans Candrian Hans Candrian is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Grenoble in 1968.... Heinz Schenker Heinz Schenker Heinz Schenker is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1970s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1973 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... |
Romania Ion Panţuru Ion Panturu Ion Panţuru is a Romanian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s.With his brakeman Nicolae Neagoe, he won the bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. As of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this is Romania's only medal at the Winter Olympics... Dumitru Focseneanu Dumitru Focseneanu Dumitru Focşneanu is a former Romanian bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 1969 and a bronze in 1973.... |
| 1974 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1974 The FIBT World Championships 1974 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twelfth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, and 1970.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer Wolfgang Zimmerer is a German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider Peter Utzschneider is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s... |
Georg Heibl Georg Heibl Georg Heibl is a West German bobsledder who competed in the 1970s. He won two silver medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1974 and 1975.... Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with four silvers and one bronze .... |
Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won three medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver and two bronzes .... Karl Häseli Karl Häseli Karl Häseli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won two bronze medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1974 and 1975.... |
| 1975 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1975 The FIBT World Championships 1975 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the second time, hosting the event previously in 1971.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Giorgio Alvera Giorgio Alvera Giorgio Alverà is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1975 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.Alvera also finished eighth in the two-man event at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... Franco Perruquet Franco Perruquet Franco Perruquet is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1975 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.... |
Georg Heibl Georg Heibl Georg Heibl is a West German bobsledder who competed in the 1970s. He won two silver medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1974 and 1975.... Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with four silvers and one bronze .... |
Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won three medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver and two bronzes .... Karl Häseli Karl Häseli Karl Häseli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won two bronze medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1974 and 1975.... |
| 1977 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1977 The FIBT World Championships 1977 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record thirteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, and 1974.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:The East Germans earned... |
Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and three silvers Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT... Heinz Meier Heinz Meier Heinz Meier is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1977 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*... |
Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi Fritz Lüdi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the mid 1970s. He won three medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver and two bronzes .... Hansjörg Trachsel Hansjörg Trachsel Hansjörg Trachsel is a Swiss politician and former bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s.Trachsel won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in the two-man event and a bronze in the four-man event... |
Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won two medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck with a silver in the two-man and a bronze in the four-man events.... |
| 1978 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1978 The FIBT World Championships 1978 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the fifth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, and 1973.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Josef Benz |
Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer Meinhard Nehmer is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with three golds and one bronze... Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge Raimund Bethge is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a complete set of medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in four-man , a silver in two-man Raimund Bethge (born 7 July 1947 in Schwedt, Brandenburg) is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late... |
Jakob Resch Jakob Resch Jakob Resch is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .Resch now operates the Hindenburglinde hotel, located in Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Germany.... Walter Barfuss Walter Barfuss Walter Barfuss was a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... |
| 1979 Königssee FIBT World Championships 1979 The FIBT World Championships 1979 took place in Königssee, West Germany. It was the first championships that took place on an artificially refrigerated track... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Josef Benz |
Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter Stefan Gaisreiter is a West German bobsledder who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s... Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann Manfred Schumann is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won two medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck with a silver in the two-man and a bronze in the four-man events.... Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter Fritz Ohlwärter is a West German bobsledder who competed during the mid to late 1970s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with four silvers and one bronze .... |
Toni Mangold Toni Mangold Toni Mangold is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1979 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:*... Stefan Späte Stefan Späte Stefan Späte is a West German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1979 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.-References:*... |
| 1981 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1981 The FIBT World Championships 1981 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for the seventh time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, and 1966... |
Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen Bernhard Germeshausen is an East German bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s... Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt Hans-Jürgen Gerhardt is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... |
Horst Schönau Horst Schönau Horst Schönau is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Andreas Kirchner Andreas Kirchner Andreas Kirchner was an East German hammer thrower and bob pusher for record holder Wolfgang Hoppe who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Josef Benz |
| 1982 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1982 The FIBT World Championships 1982 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fourteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, and 1977. The skeleton event debutted at the championships after... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Max Rüegg Max Rüegg Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who... |
Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and three silvers Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT... Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli Ulrich Bächli is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two silver medals in the four-man event .... |
Horst Schönau Horst Schönau Horst Schönau is an East German bobsledder who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... Andreas Kirchner Andreas Kirchner Andreas Kirchner was an East German hammer thrower and bob pusher for record holder Wolfgang Hoppe who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s... |
| 1983 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1983 The FIBT World Championships 1983 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States for the sixth time, hosting the event previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, and 1978.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds , one silver , and two bronzes .Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico... Urs Leuthold Urs Leuthold Urs Leuthold is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1983 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.-References:*... |
Erich Schärer Erich Schärer Erich Schärer is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s... Max Rüegg Max Rüegg Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the early 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold Max Rüegg is a Swiss bobsledder who... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s... |
| 1985 Cervinia FIBT World Championships 1985 The FIBT World Championships 1985 took place in Cervinia, Italy for the third time, having hosted the event previously in 1971 and 1975. Except for competitions in St... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s... |
Detlef Richter Detlef Richter Detlef Richter is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt is an East German decathlete who competed from the late 1970s to 1983. He later competed in bobsleigh in the mid 1980s.... |
Sintis Ekmanis Nikolay Zhirov Nikolay Zhirov Nikolay Zhirov is a Soviet bobsledder who competed in the mid 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1985 FIBT World Championships in Cervinia.-References:*... |
| 1986 Königssee FIBT World Championships 1986 The FIBT World Championships 1986 took place in Königssee, West Germany for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1979.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man bobsleigh:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s... |
Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds , one silver , and two bronzes .Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico... Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
Detlef Richter Detlef Richter Detlef Richter is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s... Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt Steffen Grummt is an East German decathlete who competed from the late 1970s to 1983. He later competed in bobsleigh in the mid 1980s.... |
| 1987 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1987 The FIBT World Championships 1987 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fifteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, and 1982... |
Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler Ralph Pichler is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds , one silver , and two bronzes .Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico... Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera Celeste Poltera is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold , one silver , and two bronzes .-References:**... |
Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and three silvers Hans Hiltebrand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT... André Kisser André Kisser André Kisser is a Swiss bobsledder who won competed in the late 1980s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds and one silver .-References:**... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer Dietmar Schauerhammer is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s... |
| 1989 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1989 The FIBT World Championships 1989 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland . Cortina hosted the championships for the eighth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, and 1981. Meanwhile, St. Moritz hosted a championship event for... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one silver .Gerber also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:***... |
Jānis Ķipurs Janis Kipurs Jānis Ķipurs is a Latvian-born bobsledder who competed for the Soviet Union in the late 1980s... Aldis Intlers Aldis Intlers Aldis Intlers was a Latvian-born Soviet bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1989 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... |
| 1990 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1990 The FIBT World Championships 1990 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Königssee, West Germany . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record seventeenth time... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber Bruno Gerber is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. He won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with three golds and one silver .Gerber also finished fifth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.-References:***... |
Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj Harald Czudaj is an East German-German bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in the four-man event at Lillehammer in 1994.... Axel Jang Axel Jang Axel Jang is an East German-German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and one bronze .Jang also finished sixth in the four-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol Bogdan Musiol is an East German-German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.... |
| 1991 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 1991 The FIBT World Championships 1991 took place in Altenberg, Germany and Igls, Austria . This was Altenberg's first time hosting a championship event. Igls was hosting its third, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963... |
Rudi Lochner Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Curdin Morell Curdin Morell Curdin Morell is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event with teammates Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin and Lorenz Schindelholz.Morell also won four medals at the FIBT World... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... René Hannemann Rene Hannemann René Hannemann is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a silver in 1992 and a bronze in 1994.... |
| 1993 Igls FIBT World Championships 1993 The FIBT World Championships 1993 took place in Igls, Austria and La Plagne, France . This was Igls's fourth time hosting the championships, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963, and 1991 . Meanwhile, La Plagne was hosting its first championship event.-Selection issue:Igls was not the first... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Peer Joechel |
Gustav Weder Gustav Weder Gustav Weder is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1980s to the early 1990s... Donat Acklin Donat Acklin Donat Acklin is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two gold , one silver , and one bronze .Acklin also won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two silvers... |
Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe Wolfgang Hoppe is an East German former decathlete, bob pilot and 36-time international medal winner who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s... René Hannemann Rene Hannemann René Hannemann is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man event with a silver in 1992 and a bronze in 1994.... |
| 1995 Winterberg FIBT World Championships 1995 The FIBT World Championships 1995 took place in Winterberg, Germany and Lillehammer, Norway . This was the first time both cities hosted a championship event.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Olav Hampel |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Jack Pyc Jack Pyc Jack Pyc is a Polish-born, Canadian bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 1995 FIBT World Championships in Winterberg.... |
Eric Alard Éric Alard Éric Alard is a French bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1995 FIBT World Championships in Winterberg.... Éric Le Chanony Éric Le Chanony Éric Le Chanony is a French former bobsledder who competed during the 1990s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998.... |
| 1996 Calgary FIBT World Championships 1996 The FIBT World Championships 1996 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a second time, hosting the event previously in 1992 . It marked the first time the bobsleigh and skeleton competition took place in the same location at the championships since 1982.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Dave MacEachern |
Reto Götschi Reto Götschi Reto Götschi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Guido Acklin at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.... Guido Acklin Guido Acklin Guido Acklin is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with his teammate Reto Götschi.... |
| 1997 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1997 The FIBT World Championships 1997 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Lake Placid, New York, United States . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record eighteenth time... |
Reto Götschi Reto Götschi Reto Götschi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Guido Acklin at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.... Guido Acklin Guido Acklin Guido Acklin is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with his teammate Reto Götschi.... |
Günther Huber Günther Huber Günther Huber is an Italian of German descent bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He competed in four Winter Olympics and won two medals in the two-man event with one gold and one bronze .Huber also won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1999 and a... Antonio Tartaglia Antonio Tartaglia Antonio Tartaglia is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. Together with teammate Günther Huber he won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano .... |
Brian Shimer Brian Shimer Brian Shimer is an American bobsledder who has competed from 1985 to 2002. Competing in five Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Robert Olesen Robert Olesen Robert Olesen is an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s. At the 1997 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz, he won bronze medals in both the two-man and the four-man events.... |
| 1999 Cortina d'Ampezzo FIBT World Championships 1999 The FIBT World Championships 1999 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Altenberg, Germany . Cortina hosted the championships for the ninth time, previously doing so in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1981, and 1989... |
Günther Huber Günther Huber Günther Huber is an Italian of German descent bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He competed in four Winter Olympics and won two medals in the two-man event with one gold and one bronze .Huber also won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 1999 and a... Enrico Costa Enrico Costa Enrico Costa is an Italian bobsledder who competed from 1994 to the early 2000s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1999 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.... Ubaldo Ranzi Ubaldo Ranzi Ubaldo Ranzi is an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. He won a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1999 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo.-References:*... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... |
Bruno Mingeon Bruno Mingeon Bruno Mingeon is a French bobsledder who competed from 1988 to 2006. Competing in five Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998... Emmanuel Hostache Emmanuel Hostache Emmanuel Hostache was a French bobsledder who competed from 1991 to 2000. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Nagano in 1998... |
| 2000 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2000 The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... René Hoppe René Hoppe René Hoppe is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Kevin Kuske, André Lange, and Martin Putze.... |
Christian Reich Christian Reich Christian Reich is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Steve Anderhub at Salt Lake City in 2002.Reich also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver... Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand Urs Aeberhand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. He won three bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships .... |
| 2001 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2001 The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Marco Jacobs |
Reto Götschi Reto Götschi Reto Götschi is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the two-man event with teammate Guido Acklin at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.... Cedric Grand Cedric Grand Cédric Grand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1997 to 2010. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... |
Martin Annen Martin Annen Martin Annen is a bobsledder who competed from 1996 to 2006. Competing in two Winter Olympics, Annen won a total of three bronze medals .... Beat Hefti Beat Hefti Beat Hefti is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a total of three bronze medals .... |
| 2003 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2003 The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Giulio Zardo Giulio Zardo Giulio Zardo is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 2001 to 2004. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2004 and a silver in 2003... |
René Spies René Spies René Spies is a German bobsledder who competed from 1991 to 2006. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 2003 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... Franz Sagmeister Franz Sagmeister Franz Sagmeister is a German bobsledder who competed from 1997 to 2005. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 2003 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.... |
| 2004 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2004 The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Giulio Zardo Giulio Zardo Giulio Zardo is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 2001 to 2004. He won two medals in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2004 and a silver in 2003... |
Christoph Langen Christoph Langen Christoph Langen is a German bobsledder who competed for the West German and German national team from 1985 to 2005... Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann Markus Zimmermann is a German former bobsledder who competed from 1984 to 2004. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two golds , one silver , and one bronze... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
| 2005 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2005 The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:... |
Pierre Lueders Pierre Lueders Pierre Fritz Lueders is a Canadian bobsledder who competed from 1990 to 2010. He piloted both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, retiring after the 2010 Winter Olympics... Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown Lascelles Brown is a Jamaican-born Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 1999 . Competing in three Winter Olympics, he is the first Jamaican-born athlete to win a Winter Olympic medal... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
Martin Annen Martin Annen Martin Annen is a bobsledder who competed from 1996 to 2006. Competing in two Winter Olympics, Annen won a total of three bronze medals .... Beat Hefti Beat Hefti Beat Hefti is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a total of three bronze medals .... |
| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
Ivo Rüegg Aleksandr Streltsov Aleksandr Streltsov Aleksandr Streltsov is a Soviet-born Swiss bobsledder who competed from 2001 to 2005 for Ukraine and for Switzerland since 2005. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St... Tommy Herzog Tommy Herzog Tommy Herzog is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:***... |
Simone Bertazzo Simone Bertazzo Simone Bertazzo is an Italian bobsledder who has competed since 2001. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Samuele Romanini Samuele Romanini Samuele Romanini is an Italian bobsledder who has competed since 2001. He won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... |
| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
André Lange André Lange André Lange is a retired German bobsledder and the most successful bob pilot of all time who competed at senior level from 1998 to 2010. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has won four gold medals. He was born in Ilmenau, Thuringia.... Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
Thomas Florschuetz Thomas Florschuetz Thomas Florschütz is a German bobsleder who has competed since 2006. He won a silver medal in the two-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... Mirko Paetzold Mirko Paetzold Mirko Paetzold is a German bobsleder who has competed since 1998. He a silver medal in the two-man event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.-References:**... |
Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandr Yuryevich Zubkov , born 10 August 1974 in Bratsk) is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals with a silver in 2006 and a bronze in 2010 .... Alexey Voevoda Alexey Voevoda Alexey Ivanovich Voyevoda is a Russian bobsledder and professional armwrestler.-Bobsleigh:A professional bobsleigher since 2002, Voyevoda won silver in the four-man bobsleigh event with teammates Philippe Egorov, Alexei Seliverstov, and Alexandre Zoubkov at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... |
| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
Ivo Rüegg Cédric Grand Cedric Grand Cédric Grand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1997 to 2010. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... |
Thomas Florschütz Marc Kühne Marc Kühne Marc Kühne is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. He won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in the mixed team and a silver in the two-man .... |
Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb is an American bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he finished sixth in the four-man event and 14th in the two-man event... Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz is an American former college football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and bobsledder who has competed since 2004... |
| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandre Zoubkov Alexandr Yuryevich Zubkov , born 10 August 1974 in Bratsk) is a Russian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals with a silver in 2006 and a bronze in 2010 .... Alexey Voevoda Alexey Voevoda Alexey Ivanovich Voyevoda is a Russian bobsledder and professional armwrestler.-Bobsleigh:A professional bobsleigher since 2002, Voyevoda won silver in the four-man bobsleigh event with teammates Philippe Egorov, Alexei Seliverstov, and Alexandre Zoubkov at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... |
Thomas Florschütz Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske Kevin Kuske is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he has four gold medals and one silver medal.... |
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Manuel Machata Manuel Machata Manuel Machata is an German bobsledder who has competed since 2005.Manuel Machata grew up in Ramsau near Berchtesgaden, Germany. He attended the CJD Christophorus high school in Berchtesgaden. After completing high school he joined the sports group of the German army... Andreas Bredau Andreas Bredau Andreas Bredau is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2005. His best World Cup finish was second in the four-man event at St. Moritz in January 2010.... |
Ohlwärter replaced the injured Schumann after the third heat of the 1979 event
FIBT World Championships 1979
The FIBT World Championships 1979 took place in Königssee, West Germany. It was the first championships that took place on an artificially refrigerated track...
. Ranzi replaced the injured Costa after the first heat of the 1999 event
FIBT World Championships 1999
The FIBT World Championships 1999 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Altenberg, Germany . Cortina hosted the championships for the ninth time, previously doing so in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1981, and 1989...
. Herzog replaced the injured Streltsov after the third heat of the 2007 event
FIBT World Championships 2007
The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001...
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Debuted: 2000.| 2000 Winterberg FIBT World Championships 2000 The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999... |
Gabriele Kohlisch Gabriele Kohlisch Gabriele Kohlisch is a German luger and bobsledder who competed from the mid 1980s to 1997 in luge, then from 1998 to the early 2000s in bobsleigh... Kathleen Hering Kathleen Hering Kathleen Hering is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She won the gold medal in the debut two-woman event at the 2000 FIBT World Championships in Winterberg.-References:*... |
Jean Racine Jean Prahm Jean Prahm is an American bobsledder who competed from 1996 to 2006. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze... Jennifer Davidson Jennifer Davidson (bobsleigh) Jennifer Davidson is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. She won two silver medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 2000 and 2001.... |
Françoise Burdet Françoise Burdet Françoise Burdet is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1992 to 2005. She won two medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2001 and a bronze in 2000.... Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. She won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two bronzes .... |
| 2001 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2001 The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
Françoise Burdet Françoise Burdet Françoise Burdet is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1992 to 2005. She won two medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2001 and a bronze in 2000.... Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. She won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two bronzes .... |
Jean Racine Jean Prahm Jean Prahm is an American bobsledder who competed from 1996 to 2006. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze... Jennifer Davidson Jennifer Davidson (bobsleigh) Jennifer Davidson is an American bobsledder who competed from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. She won two silver medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 2000 and 2001.... |
Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann is an East German-German luger and bobsledder who competed from 1977 to 1998 in luge, then since 1999 in bobsleigh... Tanja Hess Tanja Hess Tanja Hess is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. She won a bronze medal in the two-woman event at the 2001 FIBT World Championships in Calgary.-References:*... |
| 2003 Winterberg FIBT World Championships 2003 The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997... |
Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann is an East German-German luger and bobsledder who competed from 1977 to 1998 in luge, then since 1999 in bobsleigh... Annegret Dietrich Annegret Dietrich Annegret "Anne" Dietrich is a German-born Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2001. She won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold for Germany and a silver for Switzerland .... |
Sandra Prokoff Ulrike Holzner Ulrike Holzner Ulrike Holzner is a German bobsledder who competed in the early 2000s. She won a silver medal in the two-woman event with teammate Sandra Prokoff at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.... |
Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Yvonne Cernota Yvonne Cernota Yvonne Cernota was a German bobsledder who competed from 2000 to 2004. She won a bronze medal in the two-woman event at the 2003 FIBT World Championships in Winterberg.... |
| 2004 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2004 The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two... |
Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann Susi Erdmann is an East German-German luger and bobsledder who competed from 1977 to 1998 in luge, then since 1999 in bobsleigh... Kristina Bader Kristina Bader Kristina Bader is a Soviet-born German bobsledder who competed from 2001 to 2004. She won a gold medal in the two-woman event at the 2004 FIBT World Championships in Königssee.... |
Sandra Prokoff Anja Schneiderheinze Anja Schneiderheinze Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2001. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won gold in the two-woman event with teammate Sandra Kiriasis.... |
Jean Racine Jean Prahm Jean Prahm is an American bobsledder who competed from 1996 to 2006. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze... Vonetta Flowers Vonetta Flowers Vonetta Flowers is an American bobsledder and athlete. Flowers was a star sprinter and long jumper at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and originally aspired to make the U.S. Summer Olympic Team... |
| 2005 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2005 The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:... |
Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Anja Schneiderheinze Anja Schneiderheinze Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2001. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won gold in the two-woman event with teammate Sandra Kiriasis.... |
Nicole Minichiello Nicole Minichiello Nicola Minichiello born Nicola Gautier on March 21, 1978 is a British bobsledder who has competed since 2001. She has won two medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships winning a silver in and making history with a gold in by becoming the first British female Bobsleigh Driver... Jackie Davies Jackie Davies Jackie Gunn is a British bobsledder who has competed since 1999. She won a silver medal in the two-woman event at the 2005 FIBT World Championships in Calgary.... |
Shauna Rohbock Shauna Rohbock Shauna L. Rohbock is a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Olympic medal-winning bobsledder, and former professional soccer player.... Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2003. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won a silver in the two-woman event with teammate Shauna Rohbock.... |
| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Romy Logsch Romy Logsch Romy Logsch is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006. -Career:She won two gold medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 2007 and 2008... |
Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Janine Tischer Janine Tischer Janine Tischer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
Shauna Rohbock Shauna Rohbock Shauna L. Rohbock is a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Olympic medal-winning bobsledder, and former professional soccer player.... Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2003. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won a silver in the two-woman event with teammate Shauna Rohbock.... |
| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Romy Logsch Romy Logsch Romy Logsch is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006. -Career:She won two gold medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 2007 and 2008... |
Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Janine Tischer Janine Tischer Janine Tischer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
Claudia Schramm Claudia Schramm Claudia Schramm is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won a bronze in the two-woman event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.... Nicole Herschmann Nicole Herschmann Nicole Herschmann is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2001. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the two-woman event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... |
| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
Nicole Minichiello Nicole Minichiello Nicola Minichiello born Nicola Gautier on March 21, 1978 is a British bobsledder who has competed since 2001. She has won two medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships winning a silver in and making history with a gold in by becoming the first British female Bobsleigh Driver... Gillian Cooke Gillian Cooke Gillian Cooke is a Scottish athlete and bobsledder.Gillian Cooke was born and brought up in Edinburgh. Educated at George Watson's College, she began her sporting career in track and field with Edinburgh Southern Harriers. In 2001, she took 4th place in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Youth... |
Shauna Rohbock Shauna Rohbock Shauna L. Rohbock is a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Olympic medal-winning bobsledder, and former professional soccer player.... Elana Meyers Elana Meyers Elana Meyers is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2007. A native of Fairburn, Georgia who now lives in Douglasville.... |
Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Janine Tischer Janine Tischer Janine Tischer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won three medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... |
| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Romy Logsch Romy Logsch Romy Logsch is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006. -Career:She won two gold medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 2007 and 2008... |
Shauna Rohbock Shauna Rohbock Shauna L. Rohbock is a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Olympic medal-winning bobsledder, and former professional soccer player.... Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2003. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won a silver in the two-woman event with teammate Shauna Rohbock.... |
Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries is a Canadian bobsledder. Humphries has competed since 2004 and currently slides with Heather Moyse as her brakeman... Heather Moyse Heather Moyse Heather Moyse is a Canadian athlete, representing Canada in international competition as a bobsledder and rugby union player, and competing at the Canadian intercollegiate level in rugby, soccer and track and field.-Awards:... |
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Debuted: 1982| 1982 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1982 The FIBT World Championships 1982 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record fourteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, and 1977. The skeleton event debutted at the championships after... |
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| 1989 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1989 The FIBT World Championships 1989 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland . Cortina hosted the championships for the eighth time, having hosted the event previously in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, and 1981. Meanwhile, St. Moritz hosted a championship event for... |
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| 1990 Königssee FIBT World Championships 1990 The FIBT World Championships 1990 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Königssee, West Germany . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record seventeenth time... |
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| 1991 Igls FIBT World Championships 1991 The FIBT World Championships 1991 took place in Altenberg, Germany and Igls, Austria . This was Altenberg's first time hosting a championship event. Igls was hosting its third, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963... |
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| 1992 Calgary FIBT World Championships 1992 The FIBT World Championships 1992 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This was Calgary's first time hosting a championship event. It was also an extraordinary event since men's skeleton was not included in the program of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.-Men's skeleton:, Sandford... |
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| 1993 La Plagne FIBT World Championships 1993 The FIBT World Championships 1993 took place in Igls, Austria and La Plagne, France . This was Igls's fourth time hosting the championships, doing so previously in 1935 and 1963, and 1991 . Meanwhile, La Plagne was hosting its first championship event.-Selection issue:Igls was not the first... |
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| 1994 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 1994 The FIBT World Championships 1994 took place in Altenberg, Germany for the second time, having hosted the event previously in 1991 . This was an extraordinary event since skeleton was not included on the program at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.-Men's skeleton:-Medal... |
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| 1995 Lillehammer FIBT World Championships 1995 The FIBT World Championships 1995 took place in Winterberg, Germany and Lillehammer, Norway . This was the first time both cities hosted a championship event.-Two man bobsleigh:... |
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| 1996 Calgary FIBT World Championships 1996 The FIBT World Championships 1996 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a second time, hosting the event previously in 1992 . It marked the first time the bobsleigh and skeleton competition took place in the same location at the championships since 1982.-Two man bobsleigh:-Four man... |
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| 1997 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 1997 The FIBT World Championships 1997 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Lake Placid, New York, United States . St. Moritz hosted a championship event for the record eighteenth time... |
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| 1998 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 1998 The FIBT World Championships 1998 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record nineteenth time. The Swiss city had hosted the event previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , and 1997... |
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| 1999 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 1999 The FIBT World Championships 1999 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Altenberg, Germany . Cortina hosted the championships for the ninth time, previously doing so in 1937 , 1939 , 1950, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1981, and 1989... |
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| 2000 Igls FIBT World Championships 2000 The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999... |
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| 2001 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2001 The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
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| 2003 Nagano FIBT World Championships 2003 The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997... |
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| 2004 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2004 The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two... |
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| 2005 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2005 The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:... |
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| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
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| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
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| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
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| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Women
Debuted: 2000| 2000 Igls FIBT World Championships 2000 The FIBT World Championships 2000 took place in Altenberg, Germany , Winterberg, Germany , and Igls, Austria . Altenberg hosted the championship event for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1991 , 1994 , and 1999... |
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| 2001 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2001 The FIBT World Championships 2001 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
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| 2003 Nagano FIBT World Championships 2003 The FIBT World Championships 2003 took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States , Winterberg, Germany , and Nagano, Japan . Lake Placid hosted the championship event for the eighth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, and 1997... |
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| 2004 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2004 The FIBT World Championships 2004 took place in Königssee, Germany for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 . This marked the first time all the events were in a single location at the championships since the 1996 event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.-Two man:-Four man:-Two... |
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| 2005 Calgary FIBT World Championships 2005 The FIBT World Championships 2005 took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the fourth time, doing so previously in 1992 , 1996, and 2001 .-Two man:-Four man:-Two woman:-Men:-Women:... |
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| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
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| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
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| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
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| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Mixed team
Debuted: 2007| 2007 St. Moritz FIBT World Championships 2007 The FIBT World Championships 2007 took place in St. Moritz, Switzerland for the record twenty-first time, doing so previously in 1931 , 1935 , 1937 , 1938 , 1939 , 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989 , 1990 , 1997 , 1998 , and 2001... |
Frank Kleber Frank Kleber Frank Kleber is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2000. He won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2007 and a bronze in 2004 .... Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Berit Wiacker Berit Wiacker Berit Wiacker is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two gold medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships .... Monique Riekewald Monique Riekewald Monique Riekewald is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 1997. She won a gold medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.-References:*** *... Karl Angerer Karl Angerer Karl Angerer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a gold medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Marc Kühne Marc Kühne Marc Kühne is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1998. He won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in the mixed team and a silver in the two-man .... |
Eric Bernotas Eric Bernotas Eric Bernotas is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2002. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... Erin Pac Erin Pac Erin Pac is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2008.... Emily Azevedo Emily Azevedo Emily Azevedo is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2008.... Noelle Pikus-Pace Noelle Pikus-Pace Noelle Pikus-Pace is an American skeleton racer who competed from 2000 to 2010. She won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold and two silvers .After winning the silver medal in the women's skeleton event at the 2005 FIBT World... Mike Kohn Mike Kohn Mike Kohn is an American bobsledder who has competed since 1990. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002.... Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz is an American former college football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and bobsledder who has competed since 2004... |
Gregor Stähli Gregor Stähli Gregor Stähli is a Swiss skeleton racer who has competed since 1989. He won two bronze Winter Olympic medals in the men's skeleton, earning them in 2002 and 2006.... Sabrina Hafner Sabrina Hafner Sabina Hafner is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2003. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2009 and a bronze in 2007.She won three times the world juniors championchip and is Swiss champion 2005/ 2006/ 2009/... Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter Katharina Sutter is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s. She won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold and two bronzes .... Maya Pedersen Ivo Rüegg Thomas Lamparter Thomas Lamparter Thomas Lamparter is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2002. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... |
| 2008 Altenberg FIBT World Championships 2008 The FIBT World Championships 2008 ran February 11–24, 2008 in Altenberg, Germany for the fifth time, having done so in 1991 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2000 . It is the first time Altenberg has hosted all of the events at one championship... |
Sebastian Haupt Sebastian Haupt Sebastian Haupt is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2001. He won the gold medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.Haupt also finished ninth in the men's skeleton event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in... Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Berit Wiacker Berit Wiacker Berit Wiacker is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two gold medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships .... Anja Huber Anja Huber Anja Huber is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2003. She earned two gold medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, winning them in women's skeleton and the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event.Huber finished eighth in the women's skeleton event at the 2006... Matthias Höpfner Matthias Höpfner Matthias Höpfner is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1995. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event and a bronze in the four-man event.Höpfner also finished fifth in the two-man event at the 2006... Alex Mann Alex Mann Alex Mann is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed team event and a bronze in the four-man event.... |
Jon Montgomery Jon Montgomery Jonathan Riley "Jon" Montgomery is a Canadian skeleton racer who has competed since 2006. He won the Gold Medal in the men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-Career:... Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries is a Canadian bobsledder. Humphries has competed since 2004 and currently slides with Heather Moyse as her brakeman... Jenni Hucul Jenni Hucul Jenni Hucul is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2007. She won the silver medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.... Michelle Kelly Michelle Kelly Michelle Kelly is a Canadian skeleton racer who has competed since 1996. She won a complete set of medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in 2003 , a silver in 2008 , and a bronze in 2005 .Kelly also finished tenth in the women's skeleton event... Lyndon Rush Lyndon Rush Lyndon Rush is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2004.Rush also won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... Nathan Cross Nathan Cross Nathan Cross is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won the silver medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany.-References:*... |
Zach Lund Zach Lund Zach Lund is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2000. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships with one in 2007 and one in 2008 . He finished #1 in World Cup standings in 2007.-Personal life:Zach was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the youngest of 5... Erin Pac Erin Pac Erin Pac is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2008.... Emily Azevedo Emily Azevedo Emily Azevedo is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2002. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2007 and a bronze in 2008.... Katie Uhlaender Katie Uhlaender Katie Uhlaender is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2003. She won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver and three bronzes .Uhlaender won the women's Skeleton World Cup title twice... Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb is an American bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he finished sixth in the four-man event and 14th in the two-man event... Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz Curtis Tomasevicz is an American former college football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and bobsledder who has competed since 2004... |
| 2009 Lake Placid FIBT World Championships 2009 The FIBT World Championships 2009, officially known as the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships, 20 February to 1 March 2009 at the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track in Lake Placid, New York for the ninth time, doing so previously in 1949, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1997 , and... |
Frank Rommel Frank Rommel Frank Rommel is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2002. He won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in the mixed team and a bronze in the men's skeleton event 2008.... Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Patricia Polifka Patricia Polifka Patricia Polifka is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2005. She was a push athlete for Claudia Schramm during the 2006/07 season, along side Stephanie Szczurek and Nicole Herschmann. She won a gold in the mixed team event at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York... Marion Trott Marion Trott Marion Thees is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2001. She won two golds at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, earning them in the women's skeleton and mixed team events.In 2009, Trott was second in the European Championships in St. Moritz... Thomas Florschütz Andreas Barucha Andreas Barucha Andreas Barucha is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a gold in the mixed team event at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York... |
Gregor Stähli Gregor Stähli Gregor Stähli is a Swiss skeleton racer who has competed since 1989. He won two bronze Winter Olympic medals in the men's skeleton, earning them in 2002 and 2006.... Sabrina Hafner Sabrina Hafner Sabina Hafner is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2003. She won two medals in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the FIBT World Championships with a silver in 2009 and a bronze in 2007.She won three times the world juniors championchip and is Swiss champion 2005/ 2006/ 2009/... Anne Dietrich Maya Pedersen Ivo Rüegg Cedric Grand Cedric Grand Cédric Grand is a Swiss bobsledder who competed from 1997 to 2010. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the four-man event at Turin in 2006.... |
Eric Bernotas Eric Bernotas Eric Bernotas is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2002. He won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and a bronze .... Shauna Rohbock Shauna Rohbock Shauna L. Rohbock is a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Olympic medal-winning bobsledder, and former professional soccer player.... Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming Valerie Fleming is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2003. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, she won a silver in the two-woman event with teammate Shauna Rohbock.... Katie Uhlaender Katie Uhlaender Katie Uhlaender is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2003. She won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver and three bronzes .Uhlaender won the women's Skeleton World Cup title twice... Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb Steven Holcomb is an American bobsledder who has competed since 1998. At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, he finished sixth in the four-man event and 14th in the two-man event... Justin Olsen Justin Olsen Justin Olsen is an American bobsledder who has competed since 2008. He won two medals at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York with a gold in the four-man and a bronze in the mixed team events.... |
| 2011 Königssee FIBT World Championships 2011 The FIBT World Championships 2011 takes place from 14 February 2011 until 27 February in Königssee, Germany for the fifth time, doing so previously in 1979, 1986, and 1990 , and 2004... |
Michi Halilović Michi Halilovic Mirsad Halilović is a German skeleton racer of Bosnian origin who has competed since 2001. His first World Cup victory was at a men's event at Altenberg in December 2009.... Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis Sandra Kiriasis is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000.At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City she won silver in the two-woman event together with teammate Ulrike Holzner... Stephanie Schneider Stephanie Schneider Stephanie Schneider is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2008. Her best World Cup finish was first in the two-woman events at Whistler in November and Lake Placid in December 2010.... Marion Thees Francesco Friedrich Francesco Friedrich Francesco Friedrich is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2006.He won gold at the 2011 FIBT World Championships in Königssee in the mixed team event.-References:... Florian Becke Florian Becke Florian Becke is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2002. His best World Cup finish was first in the four-man event at Winterberg in January 2011.... |
Frank Rommel Frank Rommel Frank Rommel is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2002. He won two medals at the FIBT World Championships with a gold in the mixed team and a bronze in the men's skeleton event 2008.... Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini Cathleen Martini is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers and two bronzes .... Kristin Steinert Kristin Steinert Kristin Steinert is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2009. His best World Cup finish was third in the two-woman events at Lake Placid in December 2010.... Anja Huber Anja Huber Anja Huber is a German skeleton racer who has competed since 2003. She earned two gold medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, winning them in women's skeleton and the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event.Huber finished eighth in the women's skeleton event at the 2006... Karl Angerer Karl Angerer Karl Angerer is a German bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a gold medal in the mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event at the 2007 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.... Alex Mann Alex Mann Alex Mann is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed team event and a bronze in the four-man event.... |
} Jon Montgomery Jon Montgomery Jonathan Riley "Jon" Montgomery is a Canadian skeleton racer who has competed since 2006. He won the Gold Medal in the men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-Career:... Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries Kaillie Humphries is a Canadian bobsledder. Humphries has competed since 2004 and currently slides with Heather Moyse as her brakeman... Heather Moyse Heather Moyse Heather Moyse is a Canadian athlete, representing Canada in international competition as a bobsledder and rugby union player, and competing at the Canadian intercollegiate level in rugby, soccer and track and field.-Awards:... Mellisa Hollingsworth Lyndon Rush Lyndon Rush Lyndon Rush is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2004.Rush also won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... Cody Sorensen Cody Sorensen Cody Sorensen is a Canadian bobsledder who has competed since 2008. His best World Cup finish was third in the four-man event at Park City and Lake Placid in December 2010. Cody was named the 2010 Ontario male athlete of the year.... |
Medal table
Updated as of February 28, 2011| 1 | (1930–39, since 1991) | 43 | 28 | 24 | 95 |
| 2 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 105 | |
| 3 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 42 | |
| 4 | (1951-1990) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 36 |
| 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | |
| 6 | (1951-1990) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 25 |
| 7 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 54 | |
| 8 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 31 | |
| 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| 11 | (since 1992) | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | (1930–92) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 17 | (1930–91) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |