| Paul Gerstgraser | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Austria |
| Born | 22 May 1995 |
| Ski club | SV Schwarzach-Salzburg |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 2014–2020 |
| Starts | 50 |
Medal record | |
Paul Gerstgraser (born 22 May 1995) is a retired Austrian nordic combined skier who competed internationally with the Austrian national team. [1]
He competed at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2017 in Lahti, Finland.
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