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Tirol - TIPPS & NEWSThe mountainous region of Tirol has been dominated by many influential personalities.skip
Tirol is a sporty region. Legends of alpine skiing such as Karl Schranz and Stefan Eberharter are examples of the long and successful tradition that skiing has in Tirol. More recently, snowboard greats such as Martin Freinademetz or Gitti Köck introduced a young and dynamic trend sport to the region. Racing fans will be familiar with the name of Gerhard Berger, former Formula One star, and Pitztal’s Angela Eiter has recently been elected sport climbing world champion. Former skiing star Hansi Hinterseer is today known for his successful singing career.
Tirol has also seen the rise of successful artists such as Peter Kogler, Hans Weigand or Heinz Gappmayr. Felix Mitterer is a well-known writer and poet. Dietmar Schönherr’s voice is known for the dubbing of James Dean and he also presented TV shows. Tobias Moretti went to achieve international fame as the main protagonist of the Kommissar Rex crime series, while Hans Platzgumer is a world-renowned musician and DJ. |
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