Georg Fischler

Georg Fischler was born on July 3, 1985, in Hall in Tirol, Austria. He began his competitive luge career in 2003, specializing in doubles alongside his partner Peter Penz. Throughout his career, Fischler competed for RV Swarovski Halltal Absam and represented Austria in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. His dedication to the sport led to consistent performance and a series of significant achievements over 15 years.

Fischler’s career was marked by notable milestones and consistent performance on the international stage. One of his most significant achievements came at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, where he and Peter Penz secured a silver medal in the doubles competition and a bronze medal in the team relay event. This followed a previous Olympic appearance at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He also achieved a gold medal at the 2012 European Luge Championships held in Paramonovo in the doubles event, and multiple silver and bronze medals at subsequent European Championships through 2016.

Beyond Olympic and European successes, Fischler accumulated a total of six medals at the FIL World Luge Championships. These included four medals in the doubles event and two in mixed team competitions. These achievements highlight his sustained presence and competitive edge in the sport. After concluding his competitive career in August 2018, Fischler announced his intention to remain involved with luge, joining the Austrian Luge Federation as a coach, and also pursuing training to become a police officer.