- Axel Teichmann
Axel Teichmann (born
July 14 ,1979 in Ebersdorf, todaySaalburg-Ebersdorf ) is a Germancross-country skier .Background
When only 10 years old he started cross-country skiing. Later in
Lobenstein for schooling he changed in1993 toSports University in Oberhof. At 19 the international break-through arrived. Beside the professional sport Teichmann studies via correspondence atUniversity in Hagen inelectro-technology .World Cup career
Teichmann was sick for a large part of the 2005/06 season and failed to compete in the
2006 Winter Olympics , and due to the Germans selection criteria of either an Olympic medal or a top 10 finish in the World Cup, Teichmann, who won the overall World Cup in 2004/05 has resulted in him being left out of the German A-team for the 2006/07 season. Teichmann will still be able to compete, only he will receive less financing and won't train with the other elite members. [ [http://www.fasterskier.com/news3414.html] Teichmann dropped from A-team]In June 2006 Teichmann had leg surgery for an injury he had, but he was given a modified wheelchair while he recovered. The wheelchair was made with rollerskis, so that he could still train. [http://www.fasterskier.com/training3483.html] Teichmanns in wheelchair]
Trivia
Teichmann can speak German, English, some French. [http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/613.html?sector=CC&competitorid=60941&type=biog&Search=Select] Teichmanns hobbies]
Like all German Nordic athletes, Teichmann is a sports soldier, meaning although he is employed by the military and receives a salary from them, he trains as a full time cross-country skier.
His hobbies include climbing, football, and computers.
His favorite drinks are cola, milk and German beer [http://www.axel-teichmann.de/4-Ueber_mich.htm] Teichmanns favourite drinks]
Career successes
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1999 junior World Championships inSaalfelden : Gold over 10 kilometers classically, gold relay
*2003 World Championships in Val di Fiemme: Gold - 15 km classical, silver - 4 x 10 km
*2005 World Championships in Oberstdorf: Silver - team sprint (together withJens Filbrich ) and 4 x 10 km.2004 -5 overall World cup winner
*2007 World Championships in Sapporo: Gold - 30 km double pursuitFootnotes
External links
* [http://sport.ard.de/sp/portrait/wintersport/langlauf/teichmann-axel.jhtml?seite=2&no_sce=1 haven-guesses Advises with sport.ARD.de] de icon
* [http://www.axel-teichmann.de Official website] de icon
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