Wilhelm Bietak
| Wilhelm Bietak | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Wilhelm Bietak |
| Country represented |
 Austria |
| Born |
May 23, 1947 Vöcklabruck |
| Height | 183 cm (6.00 ft) |
| Former partner |
Evelyne Schneider Gerlinde Schönbauer |
Wilhelm "Willy" Bietak (born May 23, 1947 in Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria) is an Austrian pair skater and skating event producer. During his career, he competed internationally with partners Evelyne Schneider and Gerlinde Schönbauer, and competed at the Olympic Games with both of them. He was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2009.
Career
With Gerlinde Schönbauer, he represented Austria at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where they placed 12th. Their partnership ended in 1966.
He then teamed up with Evelyne Schneider. They represented Austria at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where they placed 15th.
Following his retirement from competitive skating, he founded Willy Bietak Productions, a production company headquartered in Santa Monica, California.[1] They produce skating events and temporary ice rinks for events.
Competitive highlights
(with Schneider)
| Event | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 15th | ||||
| World Championships | 12th | 13th | 13th | WD | |
| European Championships | 13th | 12th | 10th | 13th | 14th |
| Austrian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Winter Universiade | 3rd |
- WD = Withdrawn
(with Schönbauer)
| Event | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 12th | |||
| World Championships | 11th | 10th | ||
| European Championships | 14th | 9th | 9th | 11th |
| Austrian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
References
- ↑ "Willy Bietak Productions, Inc.". Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.
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