The Executive Board of the FIL

Bratislava (RWH) Once more Josef Fendt was elected in office as the President of the International Luge Federation (FIL). Fendt (70), who hails from Berchtesgaden in Germany, was the only candidate standing for the post when the international sports association met for its 66th Congress in Bratislava (SVK) on June 16, 2018.

The Congress elected Latvia’s Einars Fogelis as successor of retiring Secretary General Svein Romstad. Record winning World Champion Armin Zöggeler (ITA) became Vice President for Technical Matters. The two-time Olympic Champion won against Canada’s Walter Corey by 21 to 12 votes.

In a crucial vote for the position of Vice President Natural track office holder Peter Knauseder (AUT) prevailed against Natalia Gart, President of the National Federation of Russia. New member of the Executive board is Dwight Bell, former president of the US Federation.

The Executive Board of the FIL

President                                                       Josef Fendt (GER)

Secretary General                                       Einars Fogelis (LAT)

Vice President of Finance                          Harald Steyrer (AUT)

Vice President Sport Artificial Track         Claire DelNegro (USA)

Vice President Technical Matters

Artificial Track                                               Armin Zöggeler (ITA)

Vice President Natural Track                     Peter Knauseder AUT)

Member at Large                                         Natalia Gart (RUS)

                                                                      Dwight Bell (USA)                                      

Regional Vice President Oceania              Geoff Balme /NZE)

Regional Vice President Asia                    Jieun Park (KOR)

Chairman Athlete’s Representative          Chris Mazdzer (USA)

Executive Director                                      Christoph Schweiger (AUT)