Heini Bierling
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heinrich "Heini"•Bierling |
| Used name | Heini•Bierling |
| Born | 23 August 1930 in Hechendorf, Murnau am Staffelsee, Bayern (GER) |
| Died | 30 January 1967 in Murnau am Staffelsee, Bayern (GER) |
| Affiliations | Skiclub Murnau, Murnau am Staffelsee (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Alpine skier Heini Bierling did not qualify for the slalom final at the 1952 Winter Games in Oslo. He was allowed one run only in accordance with § 142 of the ISF rules. Bierling was involved in a tragic accident whilst training for the 1967 Munich Ski Championships. The accident left him paralysed and three weeks later he died at the age of just 36.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | GER |
FRG |
Heini Bierling | |||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 44 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Competition or Training (Died after a severe training accident for the Munich Ski Championships. He stayed paraplegic and died only three weeks later.)