The FIL European Luge Championships 1939 took place in Reichenberg,

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(then under control of

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, now

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) for the second time under the auspices of the

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(FIBT - International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation in ) under their "Section de Luge", a trend that would continue until the

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. It would also mark the last time these championships would be held prior to the outbreak of

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later that year.

Men's singles

Preissler ended Tietze's reign of four straight championships in this event. Between 1928 and 1939, both men combined for seven championships victories in this event.

Women's singles

Men's doubles

Medal table

References

FIL-Luge.org list of European luge champions
- Accessed January 31, 2008.

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