Florian Clara

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Florian Clara
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Clara (2022)
Personal information
Born11 February 1988 (1988-02-11) (age 34)
San Martin de Tor, Italy
Medal record
Natural track luge
Representing Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Moos Men's doubles
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Moos Mixed team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Umhausen Mixed team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Grand Prairie Mixed team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Umhausen Men's doubles
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 St. Sebastian Men's doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 Olang Men's doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 St. Sebastian Mixed team

Florian Clara (born 11 February 1988) is an Italian luger who has competed since 2005. A natural track luger, he won five medals at the FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships with three golds (Men's doubles: 2009, Mixed team: 2009, 2011) and two silvers (Men's doubles: 2011, Mixed team: 2007).

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Clara also won three medals at the FIL European Luge Natural Track Championships with a gold (men's doubles: 2010) and two silvers (men's doubles: 2008, mixed team: 2010).

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