About Hans Rinn
Born 1953. Hans Rinn is a German luger.
Hans Rinn (born 19 March 1953 in Langewiesen, Bezirk Suhl) is an East German former luger who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. He won three medals at the Winter Olympics, including two gold (doubles: 1976, 1980) and one bronze (singles: 1976).
Rinn also won eight medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with four golds (singles: 1973, 1977, doubles: 1975, 1977), three silvers (singles: 1974, doubles: 1973, 1979), and one bronze (1978).
At the FIL European Luge Championships, Rinn won 13 medals. This included seven golds (Men's singles: 1973, 1974, 1979; Men's doubles: 1973, 1975, 1978, 1980), six silvers (Men's singles: 1977, 1978; Men's doubles: 1974, 1977, 1979, 1982), and one bronze (Men's singles: 1975).
Rinn was inducted into the International Luge Federation Hall of Fame in 2005 along with Josef Feistmantl.
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Who is Hans Rinn?
East German luger
When was Hans Rinn born?
Hans Rinn was born on 19 March 1953 in Langewiesen.
What is Hans Rinn's occupation?
Hans Rinn is a luger.
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Hans Rinn is German.
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