Susi Handschmann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameSusanne Elisabeth "Susi"•Handschmann
Used nameSusi•Handschmann
Born2 March 1959 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Measurements160 cm / 47 kg
NOC Austria

Biography

Austrian siblings Susi and Peter Handschmann were ice dancers who participated in the 1976 Innsbruck and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. The pair could not finish the competition in 1976 and placed 11th at Lake Placid. Both won the Austrian national title six years in succession from 1975-80. They also participated in the World Championships 1976-79, and the Europeans 1975-80.

Susi Handschmann later studied law and became a freelance consultant for mediation, coaching, and psychosynthesis. She also coached ice dancers and figure skaters.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) AUT Susi Handschmann
Ice Dancing, Mixed (Olympic) Peter Handschmann AC
1980 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) AUT Susi Handschmann
Ice Dancing, Mixed (Olympic) Peter Handschmann 11

Olympic family relations