Peter Handschmann (born 23 May 1957) is an Austrian former

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. With his sister,

Susi Handschmann Susanne "Susi" Handschmann (born 2 March 1959) is an Austrian former ice dancer. With her brother, Peter Handschmann, she is a six-time Austrian national champion (1975–1980) and competed at two Winter Olympics (1976, 1980). Personal life ...

, he is a six-time Austrian national champion (1975–1980) and competed at two

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(1976, 1980).

Personal life

Peter Handschmann was born on 23 May 1957 in

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, Austria. He is the elder brother of

Career

The Handschmann siblings won their first national title in 1975. They finished 16th at the 1975 European Championships in

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, Denmark. The following season, the Handschmanns placed 11th at the 1976 European Championships in

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