Stefan Schmoker
Stefan Schmoker (born May 9, 1983 in Reichenbach ; † January 30, 2009 in Mexico ) was a Swiss paraglider pilot . He studied chemistry and has been paragliding since 2002 , and competitions since 2006. He was also a works pilot for the Swiss paraglider manufacturer Advance .
He died during the sixth round of the World Paragliding Championships in Mexico . According to the Swiss team leader Martin Scheel , the flight conditions on that day were "normal" - in some, especially deep places, turbulent, but quite suitable for paragliding. Stefan Schmoker had a big rattle with a subsequent crumble, but couldn't open the crumple and fell into steep, rocky terrain. Despite immediate help from the paraglider Helmut Eichholzer and a doctor, Schmoker succumbed to his injuries around 3 p.m.
The most important sporting successes
- 2006 - Cross Country Cup victory
- 2007 - Cross Country Cup victory
- 2007 - Third place at the Paragliding World Cup in Àger
- 2007 - overall eleventh in the Paragliding World Cup
- 2008 - Third place at the Paragliding World Cup in Italy
- 2008 - Victory at the Paragliding World Cup in Brazil
- 2008 - overall third in the Paragliding World Cup
Web links
- Report in the Berner Zeitung about Schmoker's death
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schmoker, Stefan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss paraglider pilot |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 9, 1983 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Reichenbach |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 30, 2009 |
| Place of death | Mexico |