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Armin Hager

Austria

SportSpeed Skating
FederationIDSSAUT11409199401
NOCAustria
Born14 Sep 1994 in  Innsbruck
GenderMen
LanguagesEnglish, German
Personal Bests
EventRecordDateLocation 
Personal Bests
  Event RecordDateLocation 
    500m 35.88 15 Mar 2014 Calgary  
    1000m 1:09.79 15 Mar 2014 Calgary  
    1500m 1:46.54 16 Mar 2014 Calgary  
    5000m 6:52.25 08 Nov 2019 Inzell  
    10000m 14:46.59 29 Dec 2018 Innsbruck  
Main Achievements
 
Main Achievements
World Junior Championships
Event  
World Junior Championships
    1000m   1    
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamUSC Innsbruck: Austria  
Reason for choosing this sportHe was involved in inline skating when he was younger, and his coach then encouraged him to try speed skating.  
General Interest
General Interest
Most influential person in careerHis sister. (Athlete, 13 Nov 2019)  
Hero / IdolAustrian alpine skier Hermann Maier. (Athlete, 13 Nov 2019)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?He began speed skating in 2006 in Inzell, Germany.  
General Interest
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto"Never stop chasing your dreams." (Athlete, 17 Nov 2018)  
Social Media
Social Media
www.facebook.com/armin.hager.9  
General Interest
General Interest
InjuriesHe broke his wrist in 2017 and was out for three months. (Athlete, 17 Nov 2018)

He fractured his thumb in 2015. (Athlete, 27 Jan 2017)

He broke his hand during the 2013/14 season. (Athlete, 27 Jan 2017)

He tore an adductor muscle in 2013. (Athlete, 27 Jan 2017)
 
Memorable sporting achievementWinning silver in the 1000m at the 2014 Junior World Championships in Bjugn, Norway. (Athlete, 13 Nov 2019)  
Other sportsHe represented Austria in roller speed skating at the 2015 European Championships in Worgl, Austria. (SportsDeskOnline, 22 Nov 2019)  
HobbiesSkiing, cycling. (Instagram profile, 01 Jun 2020)  
Other informationPILOT
He obtained a commercial pilot licence in 2019. "Passing my final test ride makes this an unforgettable day in my life and takes me one big step closer to my childhood dream." (Instagram profile, 03 Jun 2019)
 
Championships results
Year Competition Event Rank  
Championships results
    2016/2017 World Single Distances Championships Mass Start 16 Laps5  
    2017/2018 European Single Distances Championships Mass Start 16 Laps8  
    2019/2020 European Single Distances Championships Mass Start 16 Laps12  
    2014/2015 World Single Distances Championships Mass Start 16 Laps21  
    2019/2020 World Single Distances Championships Mass Start 16 Laps21  
    2014/2015 World Single Distances Championships 1500m23  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2014/2015 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps16  
    2015/2016 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps19  
    2016/2017 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps26  
    2017/2018 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps31  
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps33  
    2019/2020 World Cup Classification Mass Start 16 Laps35  
    2014/2015 World Cup Classification 1000m40  
    2012/2013 World Cup Classification Mass Start 20 Laps42  
    2014/2015 World Cup Classification Overall45  
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 1500m66