Daniel Bertschler
 Bertschler at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Austria |
| Born | 22 January 2001[1] |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Austria |
| Sport | Bobsleigh Track and Field |
Events | 2-man, 4-man Decathlon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Daniel Bertschler (born 22 January 2001) is an Austrian bobsledder and former decathlete. He represented Austria at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
Career
Bertschler began his sporting career in track and field. He represented Austria at the 2018 U18 European Championships in Győr, where he finished 17th in the decathlon. During his youth career, he set Austrian U18 and U20 records in the indoor heptathlon. He won his first senior gold medal in the decathlon at the 2020 Austrian Championships. In 2021, he won a gold medal in the heptathlon at the Austrian Indoor Combined Events Championships, and later that year claimed another national title in the outdoor decathlon.[3]
Bertschler began competing in bobsleigh in 2024.[1] He participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics in 2-man and 4-man. For 2-man, he pushed the sled of Markus Treichl, and the duo finished 9th.[2] In the 4-man, he was part of the team of Jakob Mandlbauer. The 4-man team crashed during their second run, and did not finish the event.[4]
Education
Bertschler is a civil engineer, specialised in structural engineering. He studied civil and environmental engineering at the University of Innsbruck, where he developed a focus on structural engineering. Prior to his university studies, he attended HTL Rankweil, where he specialised in civil engineering as well (Bautechnik – Tiefbau).[5]
Bobsleigh results
All results are sourced from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).[1]
Olympic Games
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
 2026 Milano Cortina |
9th | DNF |
World Championships
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
 2025 Lake Placid |
29th | — |
References
- 1 2 3 "Daniel Bertschler". IBSF. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Daniel BERTSCHLER". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel BERTSCHLER | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Schnell, Lindsay (21 February 2026). "Three bobsleds crash around same turn during Olympic 4-man competition". nytimes.com/athletic. The Athletic. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ "HTL - Olympiade 2026 Ein ehemaliger HTL-Absolvent des Tiefbaus, Daniel Bertschler (zweiter von links), hat sich mit seinem Team für die Bobbewerbe bei der Olympiade 2026 qualifiziert. Wir gratulieren von Herzen und wünschen viel Erfolg. | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
External links
- Daniel Bertschler at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation
- Daniel Bertschler at World Athletics
- Daniel Bertschler at Olympics.com
- Daniel Bertschler at Team Austria (in Austrian German)
- Daniel Bertschler at Olympedia
- Daniel Bertschler on Instagram