Andreas Kronthaler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Andreas•Kronthaler |
| Used name | Andreas•Kronthaler |
| Born | 11 March 1952 in Erl, Tirol (AUT) |
| Died | 14 March 2025 (aged 73 years 3 days) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 73 kg |
| NOC |  Austria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Away from his day job as a mining engineer Andreas Kronthaler was an excellent rifle shooter who represented the Styrian regional shooting association in Austria. In 1984 Kronthaler won silver in the 10 metres air rifle at the Los Angeles Olympics, finishing just two points behind Philippe Hébérle of France. One year later he then won bronze in the same event at the World Championships in Mexico. Kronthaler also competed in the crossbow, winning five medals at the World Championships, including gold in the individual 10 metres event in 1985.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Shooting | AUT |
Andreas Kronthaler | |||
| Air Rifle, 10 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Shooting Championships (0–0–1 1985 Ciudad de México bronze: 10 m air rifle)