Franz Wembacher
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz•Wembacher |
| Used name | Franz•Wembacher |
| Born | 15 November 1958 in Bischofswiesen, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 181 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | RC Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Franz Wembacher was a world class luger in the men’s doubles together with Hans Stanggassinger. In addition to their 1984 Olympic Championship at Sarajevo, they won a silver medal at the 1984 Europeans, and at the Worlds, won bronze medals in 1981 and 1983, with a European bronze medal in 1982. Together, they also won three German Championships in 1981, and 1983-84. His brother Anton was also a successful German luger.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Luge | FRG |
Franz Wembacher | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Hans Stanggassinger | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Anton Wembacher
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Luge Championships (0–1–1 1982 Winterberg bronze: doubles; 1984 Olang silver: doubles)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Luge Championships (0–0–2 1981 Hammarstrand bronze: doubles; 1983 Lake Placid bronze: doubles)