Klaus Sulzenbacher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKlaus•Sulzenbacher
Used nameKlaus•Sulzenbacher
Born3 February 1965 in Kitzbühel, Tirol (AUT)
Measurements186 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsKitzbüheler Ski Club, Kitzbühel (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 3
Total 4

Biography

Klaus Sulzenbacher was a pioneer in Austrian Nordic skiing. He grew up in Kitzbühel in the Tyrol, the epicenter of Austrian Alpine skiing dominance, but he turned to Nordic, and was the first Austrian to reach the international level in that discipline. During his career Sulzenbacher won 14 World Cup races, and was seasonal overall champion in 1987-88 and 1989-90. He won two Olympic medals in both 1988 and 1992, with a silver in the individual event in 1988, and bronzes in team in 1988 and in both team and individual in 1992. At the 1991 World Championships, Sulzenbacher won a gold medal in the team relay and a silver in the individual. In 1992 Sulzenbacher was given a Silver Medal by the Austrian Republic for Meritorious Service.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined (Skiing) AUT Klaus Sulzenbacher
Individual, Men (Olympic) 9
1988 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined (Skiing) AUT Klaus Sulzenbacher
Team, Men (Olympic) Austria 3 Bronze
Individual, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1992 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined (Skiing) AUT Klaus Sulzenbacher
Team, Men (Olympic) Austria 3 Bronze
Individual, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Special Notes