Erich Brenter (February 23, 1941 – April 2, 2024[1]) was an Austrian who was noted for his skill at skibobbing. In 1964 he set the world record for downhill skibobbing speed, with a recorded top speed of 102 miles per hour (164 km/h).[2][3] He reportedly held that record for 30 years. He was married to a Norwegian named Ranheid and was CEO of Brenter Snowbike.[4]
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- ^ "Trauer: Erich Brenter | Sn.at (Grief: Erich Brenter)" (in German). www.sn.at. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Recreation: Ski Bob Bobbing Along". Time. March 17, 1967. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Sitzen Sie Ski?". Popular Mechanics. Hearst Magazines. November 1970.
- ^ Brenter Snowbike promotional site
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