Matthias Benesch

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Matthias Benesch (2018)

Matthias Benesch (born 1968) is a German bobsledder who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is best known for his third-place finish in the four-man event during the 2000-1 Bobsleigh World Cup championships.

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