The Linger Brothers: Pioneers in Olympic Luge
Wolfgang and Andreas Linger first appeared in the Olympic luge competition at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Representing Austria, the brothers finished in 8th place during their debut.
Breakthrough Victory in Turin 2006
Four years later, at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, the Austrian duo won gold in the luge doubles event. They became the first Austrians to claim this title since the 1964 Innsbruck Games.
Back-to-Back Champions in Vancouver 2010
At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Linger brothers repeated their success, securing gold once again. This achievement made them only the second team ever to win two consecutive Olympic luge doubles titles.
Near Historic Triple at Sochi 2014
During the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the brothers aimed to make history by winning a record third consecutive luge doubles gold. Despite delivering strong performances, they finished with silver after their German competitors, Tobias Arlt and Tobias Wendl, excelled.
Wolfgang and Andreas Linger concluded their careers with a total of three Olympic medals each.
Author’s Summary
Wolfgang and Andreas Linger are celebrated Austrians who made history by winning two consecutive Olympic luge doubles golds and concluding their careers with three medals each.