About Franz Schelle
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 87). Franz Schelle was a German bobsledder.
Franz Schelle (17 June 1929 – 23 January 2017) was a West German bobsledder who competed from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold (Four-man: 1962), two silvers (Two-man: 1960, Four-man: 1958), and two bronzes (Four-man: 1955, 1959). Competing in two Winter Olympics, Schelle's best finish was fifth in the four-man event at Innsbruck in 1964.
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Who was Franz Schelle?
bobsledder (1929–2017)
When was Franz Schelle born?
Franz Schelle was born on 17 June 1929 in Ohlstadt.
When did Franz Schelle die?
Franz Schelle died on 23 January 2017 in Ohlstadt.
What was Franz Schelle's occupation?
Franz Schelle was a bobsledder.
What nationality was Franz Schelle?
Franz Schelle was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Schelle. https://biography.guide/franz-schelle/
MLA: "Franz Schelle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-schelle/.
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