Yves Mankel
Yves Mankel (born November 12, 1970 in Gotha ) is a German luge athlete .
Yves Mankel began his sporting career on the Spießbergbahn in Friedrichroda . Together with his partner Thomas Rudolph , he won the silver medal in men's doubles at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville . In addition, the two won the silver medal at the 1991 World Championships in Winterberg . The two athletes at BSC Winterberg became German champions in 1994 and 1996, and in 1995 they achieved third place. They also came in second overall at the Luge World Cup in 1992 and 1996.
For his sporting achievements, he received the Silver Laurel Leaf from Federal President von Weizsäcker on June 23, 1993.
successes
World Cup victories
Two-seater
| No. | date | place | train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan. 17, 1993 |
 La Plagne
|
La Plagne bobsleigh and sled run |
| 2. | Dec 3, 1995 |
 innsbruck
|
Igls artificial ice rink bobsleigh |
Web links
- Yves Mankel in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
Individual evidence
- ↑ VIBSS: The Federal President and his tasks in the field of sport: ... on June 23, 1992, Federal President von Weizsäcker awarded ... disabled and non-disabled athletes, namely the medal winners of the 1992 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the silver laurel leaf ...
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mankel, Yves |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German luge rider |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 12, 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gotha |