Full name Hubert Leitgeb Name Hubert Leitgeb Medals 0 (0 gold) Height 1.84 m | Medals 3 (2 gold) World cup debut January 16, 1986 Individual victories 1 Teams 2, 9 | |
Born 31 October 1965 ( 1965-10-31 ) Antholz-Anterselva, Italy Died 4 February 2012(2012-02-04) (aged 46)
Staller Saddle, Italy Seasons 12 (1985/86–1986/87, 1988/89–1997/98) Club Centro Sportivo Carabinieri | ||
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Hubert Leitgeb (31 October 1965 – 4 February 2012) was an Italian biathlete.
Contents
- Biathlon world cup antholz 2011 interview mit dem rennleiter hubert leitgeb wmv
- Life and career
- Avalanche accident
- Biathlon results
- World Championships
- Individual victories
- References
Life and career
Leitgeb participated in two Olympics, in 1992 and 1998. He won three medals at World Championships, including two golds. He competed in Biathlon World Cup, where he got 131 starts, with 17 finishes in the top 10. In 1994, he won his first and only individual World Cup victory, in a 20 km individual. Leitgeb retired as a biathlete after the 1997–98 season.
Avalanche accident
On 4 February 2012, Leitgeb died in an avalanche accident below the Staller Saddle in the Antholz valley, alongside his brother-in-law. Leitgeb was survived by his wife and two children.
Biathlon results
All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.
World Championships
3 medals (2 gold, 1 bronze)
*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program. **Pursuit was added as an event in 1997.Individual victories
1 victory (1 In)
*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include the Biathlon World Cup, Biathlon World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.References
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