Weissensteiner, Gerda (1969–)
Weissensteiner, Gerda (1969–)
Italian luge and bobsledder champion. Born Jan 3, 1969, in Italian Alps.
Placed 4th at Albertville Olympics 91992); won a gold medal at Lillehammer Olympics (1994); carried the Italian flag at the opening ceremony at Nagano Olympics (1998); won World championship (1993); also won many titles at World Cup, and European championships; with Jennifer Isaaco, won bronze medal for bobsleigh at Torino Olympics (2006).
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