About Rudolf Schmid
Lived 1951 – 2014 (aged 63). Rudolf Schmid was an Austrian luger.
Rudolf Schmid (21 March 1951 in Liezen – 21 October 2014) was an Austrian luger who competed during the mid-1970s. Teamed with Franz Schachner together they won the bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 1976 Winter Olympics of Innsbruck.
Schmid also won two bronze medals in the men's doubles event at the FIL World Luge Championships (1974, 1975). He also won two medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with a silver in men's doubles (1970) and a bronze in men's singles (1974).
On 21 October 2014 Schmid was killed in a cycling accident in Oberwart, Austria at the age of 64. His brother Manfred won the men's singles luge gold at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.
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Who was Rudolf Schmid?
luger (1951–2014)
When was Rudolf Schmid born?
Rudolf Schmid was born on 21 March 1951 in Liezen.
When did Rudolf Schmid die?
Rudolf Schmid died on 21 October 2014 in Oberwart.
What was Rudolf Schmid's occupation?
Rudolf Schmid was a luger.
What nationality was Rudolf Schmid?
Rudolf Schmid was Austrian.
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