Rudolf Rieger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRudolf•Rieger
Used nameRudolf•Rieger
Born5 January 1916 in Brunn am Gebirge, Niederösterreich (AUT)
Died13 March 1996 (aged 80 years 2 months 8 days) in Admont, Steiermark (AUT)
AffiliationsSV Semmering, Semmering (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Rudolf Rieger was an Austrian ski jumper who participated in the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Olympics. He placed 26th in the large hill event. He also tried alpine and cross-country skiing but did not have any success. In 1937 Rieger finished 11th at the World Championships and was 75th the following year. Rieger was a trained metal worker.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) AUT Rudolf Rieger
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) 26