Eugen Wiesberger, Jr.
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eugen•Wiesberger, Jr. |
| Used name | Eugen•Wiesberger, Jr. |
| Born | 30 December 1933 in Linz, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 2 May 1996 |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 87 kg |
| Affiliations | AC Wals, Wals-Siezenheim (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian wrestler Eugen Jr., son of Eugen Wiesberger, Sr., participated in three editions of Olympic Games: 1956 Melbourne, 1960 Rome, and 1964 Tokyo. He started in the light-heavyweight division on all occasions and sixth place in 1956 was his best Olympic result. Eugen Jr. also participated in the 1955 and 1963 World Championships, finishing seventh and fifth respectively. Domestically, he won four Austrian national titles. In 1967 he turned professional and organized several catching tournaments until 1986.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | AUT |
Eugen Wiesberger, Jr. | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | AUT |
Eugen Wiesberger, Jr. | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | AUT |
Eugen Wiesberger, Jr. | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Eugen Wiesberger, Sr.