US EditionSmoka's "Emperor Franz" Klammer Also a Charity King
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Herbert Plank stood on the podium at the Patscherkofel – and yet outside the myth. Clamp became a national saint, Russi became a beaten rival and Plank became a quiet third. But what happens when you turn the spotlight?
Franz Klammer Foundation [Newsroom]Innsbruck (ots) - On February 5, '76 Franz Klammer won at Olympia: Gold before Bernhard Russi. 50 years came to the Battle of Champions: Team Russi won before Team Klammer. On yesterday's 2nd day of the celebrations for Franz Klammer's Olympic victory 1976 on ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Franz Klammer Foundation, transmitted by news aktuell
Half a century ago, on February 5, 1976, on the first day of the Winter Games in Innsbruck, the Carinthian Franz Klammer fulfilled the yearning for gold from all over Austria in the descent and made a nation happy. "Emperor Franz" in an exclusive interview.
Austrian skiing legend Franz Klammer celebrated the 50th anniversary of his historic downhill gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics at Patscherkofel in Innsbruck. The gala dinner, which was also a charity event, raised more than 200,000 euros, the Austrian news agency APA reported.
There are riders who never forget Austria. Not at all those who either fall and get up at the Olympics – or triumph with shame and verve like Franz Klammer in 1976 at the home games in Innsbruck.
Franz Klammer returns 50 years after his Olympic victory in the Tyrolean Podcast to the Patscherkofel. TIROL. Some places bear history. The Patscherkofel is one of these. Exactly 50 years ago he became the stage of one of the greatest moments in Austrian sports history – and Franz Klammer became a legend. On the occasion of this anniversary, the state of Tyrol dedicates a special podcast special to the Olympic winner of the series "Into the Land…
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