Tobias Schiegl (born 5 October 1973 in Kufstein) is an Austrian former luger who competed from 1993 to 2010. He won fourteen medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with five golds (Men's doubles: 1996, 1997; Mixed team: 1996,1997, 1999), five silvers (Men's doubles: 1999, 2003, 2007; Mixed team: 1993, 2008), and four bronzes (Men's doubles: 2001, 2008; Mixed team: 1995, 2000). He competes in doubles with his older cousin Markus.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's luge | ||
Representing  Austria | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1996 Altenberg | Men's doubles |
| 1996 Altenberg | Mixed team |
| 1997 Igls | Men's doubles |
| 1997 Igls | Mixed team |
| 1999 Königssee | Mixed team |
 | 1993 Calgary | Mixed team |
| 1999 Königssee | Men's doubles |
| 2003 Sigulda | Men's doubles |
| 2007 Igls | Men's doubles |
| 2008 Oberhof | Mixed team |
 | 1995 Lillehammer | Mixed team |
| 2000 St. Moritz | Mixed team |
| 2001 Calgary | Men's doubles |
| 2008 Oberhof | Men's doubles |
| European Championships | ||
| 1996 Sigulda | Mixed team |
| 2002 Altenberg | Men's doubles |
| 1994 Königssee | Mixed team |
| 1998 Oberhof | Men's doubles |
| 1998 Oberhof | Mixed team |
| 2000 Winterberg | Men's doubles |
| 2002 Altenberg | Mixed team |
| 2010 Sigulda | Men's doubles |
Schiegl also won eight medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with two silvers (Men's doubles: 2002; Mixed team: 1996) and six bronzes (Men's doubles: 1998, 2000, 2010; Mixed team: 1994, 1998, 2002).
Competing in five Winter Olympics, his best finish in the men's doubles event was fourth twice (1998 and 2006).[1]
Schiegl's best overall Luge World Cup finish was second in men's doubles twice (1993–94, 1998–99).
After his career as an athlete, Schiegl will become a coach in Austria's Luge Federation.
References
edit- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tobias Schiegl Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
Sources
edit- FIL-Luge profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 10 February 2012)
- Hickok sports information on World champions in luge and skeleton.
- List of European luge champions (in German)
- List of men's doubles luge World Cup champions since 1978.
- Schiegl/Schiegl erklären Rücktritt at the Fédération Internationale de Luge de Course (12 October 2010 article accessed 19 October 2010.)
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