4 quotes by Armin Zoggeler (1974-), Italian (Athlete)

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Armin Zoggeler

I took to the luge when I was very young, but I never imagined that it would become my passion. At 14, I was already competing on artificial tracks.

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I grew up on a farm, and I had good, natural South Tyrolean food.

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I come from a long line of sportsmen.

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My good health, coupled with joy of tobogganing and my desire to be the best, has helped me stay in professional sport for so long.

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Armin Zoggeler

Born: January 4, 1974
Nationality: Italian
Profession: Athlete

Biography

Armin Zöggeler OMRI is a retired Italian luger and double Olympic champion. He is one of the most successful men in the sport, nicknamed Il Cannibale ("The Cannibal"), for his notable series of victories, or The Iceblood Champion, for his always cold, rational approach to the races. Fellow luger Tucker West described Zöggeler as the sport's equivalent of Michael Jordan.

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