Brigitte Totschnig
Encyclopedia
Brigitte Habersatter-Totschnig (born August 30, 1954 in Filzmoos
, Salzburg
) is an Austria
n alpine skier
who competed in the 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she won a silver medal in the women's downhill at Innsbruck
in 1976
.
Totschnig also finished seventh in the women's downhill event at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1978
in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
. She also had eight World Cup victories between 1975 and 1977.
Totsching's father-in-law is Walter Habersatter
, who competed for Austria
in ski jumping
from the mid 1950s to the early 1970s.
Filzmoos
Filzmoos is a town within the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the state of Salzburg, Austria. Its main income comes through tourism: skiing in winter and hiking in summer...
, Salzburg
Salzburg (state)
Salzburg is a state or Land of Austria with an area of 7,156 km2, located adjacent to the German border. It is also known as Salzburgerland, to distinguish it from its capital city, also named Salzburg...
) is an Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n alpine skier
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
who competed in the 1970s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she won a silver medal in the women's downhill at Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
in 1976
1976 Winter Olympics
The 1976 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated February 4–15, 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria...
.
Totschnig also finished seventh in the women's downhill event at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1978
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1978
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1978 were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, West Germany, between January 29 and February 5, 1978. :de:Alpine Skiweltmeisterschaft 1978The event is scheduled to return in 2011...
in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain resort town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the Oberbayern region, and the district is on the border with Austria...
. She also had eight World Cup victories between 1975 and 1977.
Totsching's father-in-law is Walter Habersatter
Walter Habersatter
Walter Habersatter is an Austrian ski jumper who competed from 1955 to 1971. He won the 1958-9 Four Hills Tournament event in Bischofshofen....
, who competed for Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
in ski jumping
Ski jumping
Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers go down a take-off ramp, jump and attempt to land as far as possible down the hill below. In addition to the length of the jump, judges give points for style. The skis used for ski jumping are wide and long...
from the mid 1950s to the early 1970s.