About Willi Gantschnigg
Lived 1920 – 1977 (aged 57). Willi Gantschnigg was an Austrian ski jumper.
Willi Gantschnigg (1 January 1920 – 2 December 1987) was an Austrian ski jumper and folk musician being a member of Schuhplattler group Edelraute.
Career He was member of his homeclub SC St. Johann in Tirol. He donated his skis to local history museum Kitzbühel, which was run by his friend Martin Wörgötter.
On 28 February 1950 he set the world record, not clear if 123, 124 or 125 metres (403.6, 407 or 410 ft) at Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf, West Germany. Two days later he crashed and seriously injured at the world record distance 130 m (430 ft).
Ski jumping world records Not recognized! Crashed and broke his leg at world record distance.
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Who was Willi Gantschnigg?
Austrian ski jumper and folk musician
When was Willi Gantschnigg born?
Willi Gantschnigg was born on 1 January 1920 in Jochberg.
When did Willi Gantschnigg die?
Willi Gantschnigg died on 2 December 1977.
What was Willi Gantschnigg's occupation?
Willi Gantschnigg was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Willi Gantschnigg?
Willi Gantschnigg was Austrian.
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