Wolfgang Linger

Wolfgang Linger, born on November fourth, nineteen eighty-two, is a distinguished former Austrian luger who made his mark in the sport starting in two thousand. Alongside his older brother Andreas, Wolfgang began his journey in luge as a child, honing their skills on a former Olympic track. By the age of fourteen, the duo had transitioned into competitive racing, forming a doubles team that would achieve remarkable success.

Throughout his illustrious career, Linger amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including five medals at the FIL World Luge Championships. His achievements include three gold medals in men's doubles, secured in two thousand three, two thousand eleven, and two thousand twelve, as well as two bronzes in mixed team and men's doubles events in two thousand three and two thousand thirteen, respectively.

In addition to his World Championship success, Linger also excelled at the FIL European Luge Championships, where he earned seven medals. His accolades include a gold medal in men's doubles in two thousand ten, three silvers in men's doubles and mixed team events, and three bronzes across various categories. The Linger brothers were crowned the overall Luge World Cup men's doubles champions during the two thousand eleven to two thousand twelve season, achieving a remarkable fifteen World Cup race victories.

Despite facing adversity, including a severe leg injury from a crash in two thousand five, Wolfgang demonstrated resilience and determination. He made a triumphant return to the sport, clinching the gold medal in doubles luge at the two thousand six Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Linger repeated this extraordinary feat at the two thousand ten Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, where he triumphed over the Latvian team of brothers, Andris and Juris Šics.