Michael Walter (luger)

Michael Walter (12 March 1959 in Pirna – 6 August 2016)[1] was a German luger who competed during the 1980s.

He won two medals in the men's singles event at the FIL World Luge Championships with a gold in 1985 and a silver in 1981.

He also won the men's singles Luge World Cup overall title in 1983-4.

Walter also competed in two Winter Olympics and was a substitute for the East German team on a third.

His best finish at the Winter Olympics was fourth in the men's singles event at Sarajevo in 1984.

Walter in 1984