About Manfred Schmid
Born 1944. Manfred Schmid is an Austrian luger.
Manfred Schmid (born 6 June 1944 in Liezen) is an Austrian former luger who competed from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he won two medals at Grenoble in 1968 with a gold in the men's singles event and a silver in the men's doubles event.
Schmid also won seven medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with two gold (doubles: 1969, 1970), four silvers (singles: 1969, 1975; doubles: 1967, 1971), and one bronze (singles: 1978). He won five medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with two silvers (Men's singles: 1974, Men's doubles: 1971) and three bronzes (Men's singles: 1971, 1973; Men's doubles: 1970).
Schmid finished third in the overall Luge World Cup men's singles championship in 1977–78.
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Who is Manfred Schmid?
Austrian luger
When was Manfred Schmid born?
Manfred Schmid was born on 6 June 1944 in Liezen.
What is Manfred Schmid's occupation?
Manfred Schmid is a luger.
What nationality is Manfred Schmid?
Manfred Schmid is Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manfred Schmid. https://biography.guide/manfred-schmid/
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