Walter Kluge

Walter Kluge
Medal record
Luge
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1934 Ilmenau Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1935 Krynica Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1938 Salzburg Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1939 Reichenberg Men's doubles
Silver medal – second place 1937 Oslo Men's doubles
Silver medal – second place 1938 Salzburg Men's singles

Walter Kluge was a German luger who competed during the 1930s. He was an active fighter against German fascism and was killed on 22 April 1944 in prison in Brandenburg-Görden. He lived in Schmölln (near Altenburg). He won six medals at the European luge championships with four golds (Men's doubles: 1934, 1935, 1938, 1939) and two silvers (Men's singles: 1938, Men's doubles: 1937).[1]

References

  1. ^ "List of European luge champions". Eiskanal (in German). Archived from the original on 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2015-02-08.


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