Gottlieb Taschler

Gottlieb Taschler (born 21 August 1961) is a former Italian biathlete. He competed at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics. Currently he is a vice-president of the International Biathlon Union.

At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he finished 5th in the 4 × 7.5 km relay with the Italian team. At the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, he won a bronze medal in the relay, and finished 11th in the 20 km individual.

In 2010 he contacted doping doctor Michele Ferrari to set up a meeting with his son Daniel Taschler. Wiretaps show that his son then acquired EPO from Dr. Ferrari.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

1 medal (1 bronze)

World Championships

2 medals (1 gold, 1 bronze)

*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.

**Team was added as an event in 1989.

Further notable results

• 1983: 3rd, Italian championships of biathlon
• 1986: 2nd, Italian championships of biathlon
• 1987: 3rd, Italian championships of biathlon
• 1988: 3rd, Italian championships of biathlon

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