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Kurt Brugger

b. 1969

Italian luger and coach

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Born 1969. Kurt Brugger is an Italian luger and mountaineer.

Kurt Brugger (born 17 March 1969 in Bruneck, South Tyrol) is an Italian luger and coach who competed from 1987 to 2003. Together with Wilfried Huber, he won the men's doubles event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. He competed in four Winter Olympics: 1988, 1992, 1994 and 1998.

Brugger also won three medals in the men's doubles event at the FIL World Luge Championships with one silver (1990) and two bronzes (1993, 1995) as well as a silver medal in the mixed team event (1995). At the FIL European Luge Championships, he won four medals with one gold (Mixed team: 1994) and three silvers (Men's doubles: 1992, 1994; Mixed team: 1998).

Brugger's best overall finish in the Luge World Cup men's doubles was second four times (1989–90, 1992–3, 1994–5, 1997-8).

He retired from competition after the 2002–03 season. He subsequently engaged in mountaineering, with his most significant achievement being scaling the Himalayan peak of Nanga Parbat. He has also served on the staff of the Italian luge team, and was appointed head coach in 2013.

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Who is Kurt Brugger?

Italian luger and coach

When was Kurt Brugger born?

Kurt Brugger was born on 17 March 1969 in Bruneck.

What is Kurt Brugger's occupation?

Kurt Brugger is a luger and mountaineer.

What nationality is Kurt Brugger?

Kurt Brugger is Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Kurt Brugger

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