Franz Lorenz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz Xaver Anton•Lorenz |
| Used name | Franz•Lorenz |
| Born | 3 February 1897 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT) |
| Died | 13 March 1972 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT) |
| Affiliations | Bobgesellschaft Blitz, Innsbruck (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Franz Lorenz was a member of the four/five men Austria 2 bob crew which finished 22nd at the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics. Beside Franz Lorenz, the crew consisted of his brother Richard, Benno Karner, Franz Wohlgemuth and Eduard Pechanda. They were all affiliated with Bobgesellschaft Blitz Innsbruck.
Franz Lorenz, his brother Richard, and Wohlgemuth competed again in 1936 at Garmisch-Partenkirchen with Austria 1. The four man bob then finished 11th.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | AUT |
Franz Lorenz | |||
| Four/Five, Men (Olympic) | Austria 2 | 22 | ||||
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | AUT |
Franz Lorenz | |||
| Four, Men (Olympic) | Austria 1 | 11 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Richard Lorenz