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Emil Ratzenhofer

1914 – 2005

Figure skater

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About Emil Ratzenhofer

Lived 1914 – 2005 (aged 91). Emil Ratzenhofer was an Austrian figure skater and athlete.

Emil Ratzenhofer (2 August 1914 – 17 December 2005) was an Austrian pair skater. Competing with his sister Herta Ratzenhofer, he won five gold medals at the Austrian Figure Skating Championships. The pair won the bronze medal at the European Figure Skating Championships in 1948 and 1949. They finished ninth at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Results Men's singles Event 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 World Championships 9th European Championships 9th 7th Austrian Championships 3rd 3rdCzechoslovak Championships 1st

Pairs with Herta Ratzenhofer Event 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 Winter Olympics 9th World Championships 11th 5th European Championships 3rd 3rd German Championships 1st Austrian Championships 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 3rd

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Important facts

Born
2 August 1914
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 December 2005
Occupation
Figure skater, athlete
Nationality
Austria

People in Emil Ratzenhofer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Herta Ratzenhofer
1921 – 2010
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Emil Ratzenhofer?

figure skater (1914-2005)

When was Emil Ratzenhofer born?

Emil Ratzenhofer was born on 2 August 1914.

When did Emil Ratzenhofer die?

Emil Ratzenhofer died on 17 December 2005.

What was Emil Ratzenhofer's occupation?

Emil Ratzenhofer was a figure skater and athlete.

What nationality was Emil Ratzenhofer?

Emil Ratzenhofer was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emil Ratzenhofer

· Wikidata: Q4390860

· DBpedia: Emil Ratzenhofer

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