Gerhard Rainer

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Gerhard Rainer (born January 19, 1961 in Innsbruck) is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He earned his best finish of eighth in the two-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.

The following year, Rainer finished sixth in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships in Igls. He tested positive for anabolic steroids prior to the start of the 1994 Winter Olympics and was kicked off the Austrian bobsleigh team as a result. Rainer served a two-year suspension.

References

1992 bobsleigh two-man results
1992 bobsleigh four-man results
New York Times February 15, 1994 article that included Rainer's removal from the Austrian bobsleigh team.

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Name	Rainer, Gerhard
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Short description	Austrian bobsledder
Date of birth	January 19, 1961
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