Franz Kneissl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz Josef•Kneissl |
| Used name | Franz•Kneissl |
| Born | 29 July 1921 in Kufstein, Tirol (AUT) |
| Died | 24 May 1994 in Kufstein, Tirol (AUT) |
| Affiliations | ?, Kufstein (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Austrian Franz Kneissl was the son of an avid skier who invented the the Franz Kneissl ski brand. After World War II, Franz junior became a director of the family company and built it up again after it was destroyed during the war years. He was himself wounded three times fighting on the Eastern Front and was finally interned in a French prisoner of war camp until 1946. In 1952, Kneissl participated in the Oslo Winter Olympics as a bobsledder in the four-men bob, but they retired after the third run.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | AUT |
Franz Kneissl | |||
| Four, Men (Olympic) | Austria 2 |
Errata
Date of birth previously given as 3 August 1921, but baptismal records confirm 29 July to be correct.