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Emily Fischnaller

b. 1993

American luger

Luger Military athlete
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About Emily Fischnaller

Born 1993. Emily Fischnaller is an American luger and military athlete.

Luge career During the 2009 World Cup season, Sweeney became Junior World Luge Champion and took bronze medals at the Junior World Cup at Winterberg, Germany and a gold medal at Park City, Utah.

On November 26, 2017, she won her first World Cup gold medal in the sprint race at Winterberg.

Emily Sweeney was selected as a member of the 2018 USA Olympic Team. At the Pyongchang Games, her first Olympics, Sweeney crashed on her final run, losing control at turn 12 of the Alpensia track after "(catching) a good amount of air" when entering the corner. The neck and back fractures she suffered were figured out some days later. Nine months after her accident, she came back and won a bronze medal at a World Cup race in Whistler, British Columbia.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, she finished 12th in the Women's singles event.

Personal life Sweeney married Italian luger Dominik Fischnaller in May 2025. They both qualified for the 2026 Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
16 March 1993, Portland
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Luger, military athlete
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Emily Carolyn Sweeney, Emily Sweeney

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emily Fischnaller?

American luger

When was Emily Fischnaller born?

Emily Fischnaller was born on 16 March 1993 in Portland.

What is Emily Fischnaller's occupation?

Emily Fischnaller is a luger and military athlete.

What nationality is Emily Fischnaller?

Emily Fischnaller is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emily Fischnaller

· Wikidata: Q3724572

· DBpedia: Emily Fischnaller

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