About Martin Tietze
Lived 1908 – 1942 (aged 33). Martin Tietze was a luger.
Martin Tietze (23 October 1908 – 13 September 1942) was a German luger who competed during the 1930s. He won seven medals at the European luge championships with five golds (Men's singles: 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938; Men's doubles: 1937) and two silvers (Men's singles: 1939, Men's doubles: 1935). Tietze's four championships in the men's singles has not been equaled .
Death Tietze was killed during World War II in the Soviet Union. His younger sister Friedel also competed in luge.
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Who was Martin Tietze?
German luger (1908–1942)
When was Martin Tietze born?
Martin Tietze was born on 23 October 1908 in Germany.
When did Martin Tietze die?
Martin Tietze died on 13 September 1942 in Soviet Union.
What was Martin Tietze's occupation?
Martin Tietze was a luger.
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Martin Tietze's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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