About Markus Schiegl
Born 1975. Markus Schiegl is an Austrian luger.
Markus Schiegl (born 6 July 1975 in Kufstein) is an Austrian former luger who has competed from 1987 to 2010. He won fourteen medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with five golds (Men's doubles: 1996, 1997; Mixed team: 1996,1997, 1999), five silvers (Men's doubles: 1999, 2003, 2007; Mixed team: 1993, 2008), and four bronzes (Men's doubles: 2001, 2008; Mixed team: 1995, 2000). Schiegl competes in doubles with his younger cousin Tobias.
Schiegl also won eight medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with two silvers (Men's doubles: 2002; Mixed team: 1996) and six bronzes (Men's doubles: 1998, 2000, 2010; Mixed team: 1994, 1998, 2002).
Competing in five Winter Olympics, his best finish in the men's doubles event was fourth twice (1998 and 2006).
Schiegl's best overall Luge World Cup finish was second in men's doubles (199394, 199899).
Since his retirement, Schiegl will concentrate on his career as a police officer.
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Who is Markus Schiegl?
Austrian luger
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Markus Schiegl was born on 7 June 1975 in Kufstein.
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Markus Schiegl is a luger.
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Markus Schiegl is Austrian.
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