| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Luge | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1929 Semmering | Men's doubles |
Franz Stecker was an Austrian luger who competed in the late 1920s. He won a bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 1929 European championships in Semmering, Austria.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Luge | ||
| European Championships | ||
| 1929 Semmering | Men's doubles |
Franz Stecker was an Austrian luger who competed in the late 1920s. He won a bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 1929 European championships in Semmering, Austria.
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