Wilhelm "Willy" Bietak (born 23 May 1947) is an Austrian pair skater and skating event producer. During his career, he competed internationally with partners Evelyne Schneider and Gerlinde Schönbauer, appearing at two Winter Olympics. He was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2009.
Personal life Bietak was born on 23 May 1947 in Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria. He is the son of Austrian figure skater Ilse Hornung.
Career With Gerlinde Schönbauer, he represented Austria at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where they placed 12th. Their partnership ended in 1966.
He then teamed up with Evelyne Schneider. They represented Austria at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where they placed 15th.
Following his retirement from competitive skating, he founded Willy Bietak Productions, a production company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company produces skating events and temporary ice rinks for events.
He was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2009.
Competitive highlights
With Schneider International Event 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 Winter Olympics 15th World Championships 12th 13th 13th WD European Championships 13th 12th 10th 13th 14th Winter Universiade 3rd National Austrian Championships 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
With Schönbauer International Event 1963 1964 1965 1966 Winter Olympics 12th World Championships 11th 10th European Championships 14th 9th 9th 11th National Austrian Championships 1st 1st 1st 1st
References
External links Willy Bietak Productions