Peter Lichtner-Hoyer facts for kids
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Peter Lichtner-Hoyer in 1962
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| Born | 28 December 1925 Graz, Austria |
| Died | 23 November 2020 (aged 94) |
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| Sport | Modern pentathlon |
Peter Lichtner-Hoyer was an amazing Austrian sportsman and a high-ranking military officer. He was born on December 28, 1925, in Graz, Austria, and passed away on November 23, 2020.
His Amazing Sports Journey
During World War II, Peter was seriously injured. Doctors even thought he might never walk again. But Peter was determined! He worked hard to get strong again. He competed in over 1,500 sports events, including horse riding and modern pentathlon. He did incredibly well, placing high in 1,200 of these competitions! He even participated in 24 major championships, like the World Championships and European Championships.
Competing in the Olympics
Peter Lichtner-Hoyer was so talented that he competed in the Olympic Games twice!
- In the 1956 Summer Olympics, he competed in show jumping (horse riding).
- In the 1960 Summer Olympics, he competed in pentathlon.
Special Awards
For his amazing achievements, Peter Lichtner-Hoyer received special awards.
- In 2010, he received the Panathlon Würdigungspreis.
