Franz Plangger
Austrian skeleton racer
About Franz Plangger
Born 1966. Franz Plangger is an Austrian skeleton racer.
Franz Plangger (born 2 October 1966) is an Austrian luger and skeleton racer who competed from the late 1980s to the early 2000s.
As a skeleton athlete, he won four medals in the men's event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers (1993, 1996), and two bronzes (1989, 1994).
Plangger won the men's Skeleton World Cup title in 1992–3.
He also won six World Cup victories in luge between 1993 and 1995.
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Who is Franz Plangger?
Austrian skeleton racer
When was Franz Plangger born?
Franz Plangger was born on 2 October 1966 in Austria.
What is Franz Plangger's occupation?
Franz Plangger is a skeleton racer.
What nationality is Franz Plangger?
Franz Plangger is Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Plangger. https://biography.guide/franz-plangger/
MLA: "Franz Plangger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-plangger/.
Chicago: "Franz Plangger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franz-plangger/.
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