Paul Hildgartner

Paul Hildgartner (born 8 June 1952) is an Italian former luger who competed from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. He represented Italy at five Winter Olympic Games and won multiple medals. He was also a flag-bearer for Italy twice.

Biography Hildgartner was born in Chienes on June 8, 1952.

Hildgartner won five medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with two golds (Men's singles: 1978, Men's doubles: 1971) and three bronzes (Men's singles: 1979, 1983; Men's doubles: 1973). Additionally, he won six medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with four golds (Men's singles: 1978, 1984; Men's doubles: 1971, 1974), one silver (Men's singles: 1979), and one bronze (Mixed team: 1988). He also won the Luge World Cup overall title in men's singles in 1978-9, 1980-81 (tied with compatriot Ernst Haspinger), and 1982-3.

Hildegartner competed in five Winter Olympic Games from 1972 to 1988. He won gold medals in the 1972 Games and the 1984 Games and won a silver medal at the 1980 Games. He was Italy's flagbearer for the opening ceremonies in 1984 and 1988.