Sport: Record Holder Hubert Raudaschl is Dead

Austria's record Olympic participant Hubert Raudaschl has passed away at the age of 83. As announced by the Austrian Sailing Federation on Friday, the death of the Salzburg native occurred last Wednesday. Raudaschl participated in the Summer Games ten times, making him unmatched among the red-white-red athletes. In 1968 in Mexico City in the Finn class and in 1980 in Moscow together with crew member Karl Ferstl in the Star category, he won the silver medal each time.

Raudaschl Highly Successful

Raudaschl did not compete as a substitute in his Olympic debut in 1960 in Rome, but he participated continuously until the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Additionally, his successful career was adorned with two world and five European championship titles. He also worked in St. Wolfgang as a successful boat builder, sailmaker, and mentor, thus shaping both the national and international sailing scene. Many of his developments are still recognized in international sailing today.

"Outstanding Personality"

"With Hubert Raudaschl, we lose an outstanding personality of our sport," said the Austrian Sailing Federation President Dieter Schneider. "His achievements and pioneering spirit are unique. He has shaped Austrian sailing like few others. His name will always be associated with the success story of Austrian sailing. Our thoughts are with his family and all those who were close to him." The holy requiem is scheduled for next Thursday, December 4th (10:00 AM in the parish church of St. Wolfgang. Afterwards, the farewell will take place at the church square there.

(APA/Red)

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