About Josef Isser
Born 1926. Josef Isser is an Austrian bobsledder and luger.
Josef "Pepi" Isser is an Austrian luger who competed in the 1950s. He won two medals at the inaugural event at the FIL World Luge Championships in Oslo in 1955 with a silver in the men's doubles and a bronze in the men's singles events. His silver in the men's doubles was with his sister Maria marked the only time a woman ever won a medal in a men's event at a World Championships, Winter Olympics, or European Championships until the debut of a mixed team event at both the European and World Championships in the late 1980s.
Isser also won four medals at the European luge championships with two golds (Men's singles: 1956, Men's doubles: 1954), one silver (Men's doubles: 1951), and one bronze (Men's bronze: 1952).
In bobsleigh, Isser won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one silver (Two-man: 1955) and two bronzes (Two-man: 1958, Four-man: 1962).
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Who is Josef Isser?
Austrian Bobsledder and luger
When was Josef Isser born?
Josef Isser was born in 1926 in Matrei in Osttirol.
What is Josef Isser's occupation?
Josef Isser is a bobsledder and luger.
What nationality is Josef Isser?
Josef Isser is Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Isser. https://biography.guide/josef-isser/
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