Neuner, Angelika (1969–)

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Neuner, Angelika (1969–)

Austrian luge athlete. Born Dec 23, 1969, in Innsbruck, Austria; sister of Doris Neuner (luge athlete).

For singles luge, won a silver medal at Albertville Olympics (1992), finishing 73/1000s of a second behind her younger sister, placed 4th at Lillehammer Olympics (1994) and won the bronze medal at Nagano Olympics (1998); at World championships, won a bronze medal (1997); won a silver overall at World Cup (1997).

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