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Johann Traxler
Full name: Johann Traxler
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" (174 cm)
Weight: 148 lbs (67 kg)
Born: February 6, 1959 in Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Austria
Died: August 11, 2011 in Bad Goisern, Oberösterreich, Austria
Affiliations: ARBÖ Linz , Linz (AUT)
Country: 
Austria
Sport: Cycling
Biography
Johan Traxler was a top Austrian road racer in the early 1980s, but recorded few wins, despite being a fairly good sprinter. He competed in the Tour d’Autriche every year from 1979-88, with a best placement of third in 1980. He was second in the points competition at the Tour d’Autriche in 1980 and 1983. At the Austrian road championships, Traxler placed second in 1983 and third in 1982. Traxler was killed during a mountain bike touring ride. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer | 21 | Moskva | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Individual | Austria | AUT | 36 | ||
| 1984 Summer | 25 | Los Angeles | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Individual | Austria | AUT | 49 |
Men's Road Race, Individual
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer | 21 | Moskva | Cycling | Austria | Final Standings | 36 | at 17:19 | ||
| 1984 Summer | 25 | Los Angeles | Cycling | Austria | Final Standings | 49 | at 22:20 |
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