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Rainer Schmidt

b. 1948

East German ski jumper

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About Rainer Schmidt

Born 1948. Rainer Schmidt is a German ski jumper.

Rainer Schmidt (born 1 August 1948 in Langewiesen, Thuringia) is an East German former ski jumper who competed from 1972 to 1976. He won the bronze medal in the individual large hill competition at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.

Schmidt won the Four Hills Tournament in 1973 and earned a silver medal at the FIS Ski-Flying World Championships in 1975.

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Important facts

Born

1 August 1948, Langewiesen

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Ski jumper

Nationality

Germany, German Democratic Republic

Also known as

Schmidt, Rainer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rainer Schmidt's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rainer Schmidt?

East German ski jumper

When was Rainer Schmidt born?

Rainer Schmidt was born on 1 August 1948 in Langewiesen.

What is Rainer Schmidt's occupation?

Rainer Schmidt is a ski jumper.

What nationality is Rainer Schmidt?

Rainer Schmidt is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rainer Schmidt

· Wikidata: Q685864

· DBpedia: Rainer Schmidt (ski jumper)

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