Willi Gantschnigg
Austrian ski jumper and folk musician
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| Intro | Austrian ski jumper and folk musician | |
| Places | Austria | |
| was | Athlete Ski jumper Musician Folk musician | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1920, Jochberg, Kitzbühel District, Tyrol, Austria | |
| Death | 2 December 1977 (aged 57 years) | |
| Star sign | Capricorn |
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Biography
Willi Gantschnigg (1 January 1920 – 2 December 1987) was an Austrian ski jumper and folk musician being a member of Schuhplattler group Edelraute.
Career
He was member of his homeclub SC St. Johann in Tirol. He donated his skis to local history museum Kitzbühel, which was run by his friend Martin Wörgötter.
On 28 February 1950 he set the world record, not clear if 123, 124 or 125 metres (403.6, 407 or 410 ft) at Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf, West Germany. Two days later he crashed and seriously injured at the world record distance 130 m (430 ft).
Ski jumping world records
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 1950 | Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | Oberstdorf, West Germany | 123 124 125 | 403.6 407 410 |
| 2 March 1950 | Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | Oberstdorf, West Germany | 130 | 430 |