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Karl Rafreider (6 March 1917 – 14 January 2003) was an
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cross-country skier Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing whereby skiers traverse snow-covered terrain without use of ski lifts or other assistance. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced as a sport and recreational activity; however, some still use it as a m ...
who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in three
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in the 4 x 10 km relay, his best finish was fourth at
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in
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. He was born in
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References

*Wallechinsky, David. (1984). ''The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896-1980''. "4x10-kilometer relay". New York: Penguin Books. p. 617.
Karl Rafreider's profile at Sports Reference.com


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* 1917 births 2003 deaths Austrian male cross-country skiers Olympic cross-country skiers for Austria Cross-country skiers at the 1948 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1956 Winter Olympics Skiers from Brixen 20th-century Austrian sportsmen {{Austria-crosscountry-skiing-bio-stub