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Dominik Fischnaller

b. 1993

Italian luger

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About Dominik Fischnaller

Born 1993. Dominik Fischnaller is an Italian luger.

Dominik Fischnaller (born 20 February 1993) is an Italian luger. An athlete of the Centro Sportivo Carabinieri, he has won three Olympic bronze medals, three World Championship bronze medals, and was the 2023 Luge World Cup Overall champion in the men's singles.

Career Fischnaller competed for Italy in the men's singles luge event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, placing sixth behind the bronze medal effort of teammate Armin Zöggeler. Four years later, at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, he came fourth while his cousin Kevin came seventh.

Fischnaller won the bronze medal in the men's singles at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, becoming the third man to win an olympic medal in luge's singles for Italy after Zöggeler and Paul Hildgartner. The next year, he also managed to win the Overall World Cup, beating German lugers Felix Loch and Max Langenhahn.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Fischnaller won another bronze medal in the men's singles. He also won a bronze medal in the team relay.

Personal life Dominik Fischnaller is the younger brother of Hans Peter Fischnaller and cousin of Kevin Fischnaller. He married American luger Emily Sweeney in May 2025. They both qualified for the 2026 Olympics.

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Who is Dominik Fischnaller?

Italian luger

When was Dominik Fischnaller born?

Dominik Fischnaller was born on 20 February 1993 in Brixen.

What is Dominik Fischnaller's occupation?

Dominik Fischnaller is a luger.

What nationality is Dominik Fischnaller?

Dominik Fischnaller is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dominik Fischnaller

· Wikidata: Q3713347

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