Franz Berger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranz•Berger
Used nameFranz•Berger
Born24 January 1940 in Wals, Salzburg (AUT)
Died8 January 2012 in Wals, Salzburg (AUT)
Measurements172 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsAC Wals, Wals-Siezenheim (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Franz Berger was one of the most successful wrestlers ever in Austria. He participated in four Olympic Games from 1960-72, and also in five World Championships and four Europeans. At the Olympics he had his best result of seventh in 1968, at World Championships best result was fifth in 1966, and at the Europeans he won a bronze medal in 1970.

Berger also won 27 individual and 14 national team titles. Since he had no serious competitor in his weight class in Austria for years Berger chose the route to neighbouring countries and fought for eight years in the then German wrestling Bundesliga for AC Bad Reichenhall. After his active career he turned to coaching.

By profession, Berger was a trained brewer. He later worked with the municipality of Wels and led the building regulations office.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Wrestling AUT Franz Berger
Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) =12
Welterweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) =19
1964 Summer Olympics Wrestling AUT Franz Berger
Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
1968 Summer Olympics Wrestling AUT Franz Berger
Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling AUT Franz Berger
Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC