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23 October 1968(Innsbruck)
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Markus Schmidt (born October 23, 1968) is an Austrian luger who competed between 1987 and 1997. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned a bronze medal in the men's singles event at Albertville in 1992.
Schmidt also won two medals in the mixed team event at the FIL World Luge Championships with a gold in 1996 and a silver in 1991. He also won two silver medals in the mixed team event at the 1992 FIL European Luge Championships in Winterberg, Germany and 1996 FIL European Luge Championships in Sigulda, Latvia, bronze medal in the mixed team event at the 1994 FIL European Luge Championships in Königssee, Germany and bronze medal in the men's singles event at the 1996 FIL European Luge Championships in Sigulda, Latvia.