Franz Aigner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranz•Aigner
Used nameFranz•Aigner
Born24 January 1892
Died21 January 1970
Measurements107 kg
AffiliationsLohnfuhrwerker A. C., (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Austrian weightlifter Franz Aigner won the silver medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the unlimited heavyweight class. The previous year he also won the World Championships in the same weight division, having won the silver medal in 1920. Aigner came second at the 1922 German Fighting Games. Domestically, Aigner was runner-up in the heavyweight class at the 1919 national championships and won the title in 1920 and 1921. After failing to qualify for the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, he retired.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Weightlifting AUT Franz Aigner
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver