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Franz Keller

b. 1945

German Nordic combined skier

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About Franz Keller

Born 1945. Franz Keller is a German ski jumper and nordic combined skier.

Franz Keller (; born 19 January 1945) is a West German Nordic combined skier. At the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, he won the gold medal in the individual event. Keller also won a silver at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the individual event and won the event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1967.

Keller received the Holmenkollen medal in 1973 (shared with Einar Bergsland and Ingolf Mork).

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Awards
Holmenkollen Medal; Germany's Sports Hall of Fame; German Sportspersonality of the Year

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Franz Keller?

German Nordic combined skier

When was Franz Keller born?

Franz Keller was born on 19 January 1945 in Nesselwang.

What is Franz Keller's occupation?

Franz Keller is a ski jumper and nordic combined skier.

What nationality is Franz Keller?

Franz Keller is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franz Keller

· Wikidata: Q660755

· DBpedia: Franz Keller (skier)

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