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Axel Teichmann (born 14 July 1979 in Ebersdorf, today Saalburg-Ebersdorf) is a German cross-country skier. July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Cross-country skiing (aka XC skiing) is an adventure and fitness activity as well as a competitive winter sport popular in many countries with large snowfields, primarily in Europe and Canada. ...

Axel Teichman during competition
Axel Teichman during competition

When only 10 years old he started cross-country skiing. Later in Lobenstein for schooling he changed in 1993 to Sports University in Oberhof. At 19 the international break-through arrived. Beside the professional sport Teichmann studies via correspondence at University in Hagen electro-technology. 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...


Career successes

1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Nordic skiing World Championships (officially the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships) have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and including women since 1954. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Nordic skiing World Championships (officially the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships) have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and including women since 1954. ...

Weblinks

  • haven-guesses/advises with sport.ARD.de
  • Axel Teichmann's own homepage (in German)

  Results from FactBites:
 
ESPN.com: OLY - Teichmann ends Germany's drought at Nordic worlds (383 words)
VAL DI FIEMME, Italy -- Axel Teichmann became the first German to win a world cross-country title in 29 years, and countryman Ronny Ackermann added a first-place finish in nordic combined Friday.
Teichmann won the 15-kilometer classical race in 35 minutes, 47.5 seconds, 6.9 seconds ahead of Jaak Mae of Estonia.
Teichmann's only other top-tier victory came in a double pursuit 10K race earlier this season.
Axel Teichmann at AllExperts (270 words)
Axel Teichmann (born 14 July, 1979 in Ebersdorf, today Saalburg-Ebersdorf) is a German cross-country skier.
Teichmann will still be able to compete, only he will receive less financing and won't train with the other elite members.
In June 2006 Teichmann had leg surgery for an injury he had, but he was given a modified wheelchair while he recovered.
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