Klaus Farbmacher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKlaus•Farbmacher
Used nameKlaus•Farbmacher
Born10 September 1946 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT)
Measurements174 cm / 76 kg
NOC Austria

Biography

Austrian biathlete Klaus, brother of Hansjörg Farbmacher, participated in the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. He placed 15th and last with the 4x7,5 km relay, and 49th over 20 km individually. Farbmacher became a policeman by profession but was also a larven mask carver by hobby. After his active job life, he started his own workshop producing carnival puppets in the classic Tyrol style.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Winter Olympics Biathlon AUT Klaus Farbmacher
20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 49
4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Austria 15

Olympic family relations