Richard Lorenz

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard•Lorenz
Used nameRichard•Lorenz
Born1 March 1901 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT)
Died13 June 1953 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT)
AffiliationsBobgesellschaft Blitz, Innsbruck (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Richard Lorenz was a member of the four/five men Austria 2 bob crew which finished 22nd at the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics. Beside Richard Lorenz, the crew consisted of his brother Franz, Benno Karner, Franz Wohlgemuth and Eduard Pechanda. They were all affiliated with Bobgesellschaft Blitz Innsbruck.

Richard Lorenz, his brother Franz and Wohlgemuth competed again in 1936 at Garmisch-Partenkirchen with Austria 1. The four man bob then finished 11th.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) AUT Richard Lorenz
Four/Five, Men (Olympic) Austria 2 22
1936 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) AUT Richard Lorenz
Four, Men (Olympic) Austria 1 11

Olympic family relations