1. Georg Hackl took up luge as part of his physical education lessons whilst at school, learning to slide at the Konigssee track.
11 Facts About Georg Hackl
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Georg Hackl was known for his rivalry with Markus Prock, with Prock being dominant in World Cup competition whilst Georg Hackl consistently achieved success at the Winter Olympics.
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Georg Hackl won his first Winter Olympic Games luge medal in 1988 in Calgary, when he finished second in the singles event, while placing fourth in the doubles.
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Georg Hackl won the silver medal again in the 2002 Games, becoming the first Winter Olympian to win a medal in five consecutive Winter Olympics.
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Georg Hackl has retired from active participation and got involved in coaching after the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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Georg Hackl is responsible for a group of German lugers nicknamed the "Sunshine Training Group", alongside Patric Leitner, with Hackl having responsibility for their sleds.
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Georg Hackl won a total of 22 medals at the FIL World Luge Championships, including ten golds, ten silvers, and two bronzes.
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At the FIL European Luge Championships, Georg Hackl won twelve medals.
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Georg Hackl won the overall Luge World Cup title in men's singles twice and had his best overall finish of second in men's doubles twice.
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Georg Hackl was inducted into the International Luge Federation's Hall of Fame in 2013.
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In 1999, Georg Hackl married his long-term girlfriend, Margit.