Venezuela at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Venezuela at the Olympic Games

Flag of Venezuela
IOC code  VEN
NOC Comité Olímpico Venezolano
Websitewww.cov.net.ve (Spanish)
At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin
Competitors 1 (1 man) in 1 sport
Flag bearer Werner Hoeger (opening and closing)[1][2]
Medals Gold
0		 Silver
0		 Bronze
0		 Total
0
Olympic history (summary)
Summer Games
Winter Games

Venezuela sent one athlete to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Luge

Werner Hoeger, a 52-year-old kineseology professor at Boise State University, finished 32nd in the men's luge. [3][4]

Athlete[4] Event Final
Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Total Rank
Werner Hoeger Men's singles 56.754 55.411 56.256 55.169 3:43.590 32

References

  1. ↑ "Flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony". Retrieved May 20, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Flagbearers for the Closing Ceremony". Retrieved May 20, 2009.
  3. ↑ "BSU Prof to compete in Olympics". Associated Press. KVTB.com. January 4, 2006. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Torino 2006 Official Report - Luge" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved May 20, 2009.