Alex Mann (bobsleigh)

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Alexandre Mann
Personal information
Born11 November 1980 (1980-11-11) (age 43)
Medal record
Men's Bobsleigh
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Altenberg Mixed team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Königssee Four-man
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Königssee Mixed team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Altenberg Four-man

Alexander "Alex" Mann (born 11 November 1980) is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2007. He won two medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany with a gold in the mixed team event and a bronze in the four-man event.

Mann finished seventh in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alexander Mann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.