Lea Haslwanter
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Born | 9 November 1999[1] Hall in Tirol, Austria[2] |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Austria |
| Sport | Athletics, Bobsleigh |
Event(s) | Monobob, Two-woman |
Lea Haslwanter (born 9 November 1999) is an Austrian bobsledder. She represented Austria at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
Haslwanter began sport as a track and field athlete. She initially participated in long jump before switching to hammer throw.[3] She was noticed by the Austrian Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association, and recruited to join the Austrian bobsleigh team in 2021.[3] She made her competitive debut at the Under-23 Junior World Championships the same year.[1] In 2023, she earned a silver medal in the Under-23 Junior European Championships.[4] In 2025 she set a goal of qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics through the Bobsleigh World Cup and Junior World Championships.[5]
Haslwanter qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in two-woman. She finished 24th.[2]
Personal life
Haslwanter is a guard in the Justizwache.[6][7]
