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 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