Bernd Wiesberger, 34, and Matthias Schwab, 25, of Austria are participating in the 2020 United States Open Championship. Including the two Austrian golfers, 144 players will compete in the 120th edition of the annual open national championship of golf in the U.S. Wiesberger was born in Vienna, Austria on October 8, 1985. He won the Alstom Open … Continue reading Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger, Matthias Schwab at 2020 US Open in Mamaroneck, New York
2020 US Open (tennis) results: Austria’s Dominic Thiem wins men’s singles in New York
https://www.facebook.com/usopentennis/photos/a.10150612011397187/10157458977587187 . tournament: United States Open Tennis Championships event: men's singlesedition: 140thvenue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City, New York, United Statesdates: August 31, 2020-September 13, 2020 . PLACEMENTTENNIS PLAYER (COUNTRY)ChampionDominic Thiem (Austria)Runner-upAlexander Zverev (Germany)SemifinalistsPablo Carreño Busta (Spain)Daniil Medvedev (Russia)QuarterfinalistsDenis Shapovalov (Canada)Borna Ćorić (Croatia)Andrey Rublev (Russia)Alex de Minaur (Australia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIevWd_4Sig
Gothenburg, Sweden’s Anton Turkalj earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, submits Ibo Aslan at ‘BRAVE CF 40’
Anton Turkalj, 24, of Gothenburg, Sweden has earned his second victory in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion BRAVE Combat Federation. The Swedish MMA fighter was one of the winners at "BRAVE CF 40." In partnership with Swedish MMA promotion Bulldog Fight Night (BFN), BRAVE CF held "BRAVE CF 40" in Stockholm, Sweden on August 24, … Continue reading Gothenburg, Sweden’s Anton Turkalj earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, submits Ibo Aslan at ‘BRAVE CF 40’
Vienna, Austria’s Mochamed Machaev earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, knocks out Ciprian Maris in Bucharest, Romania
Mochamed "The Best" Machaev, 20, of Vienna, Austria remains undefeated after his return to BRAVE Combat Federation. His second outing in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion was one of the five bouts at "BRAVE CF 36." In partnership with Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF), BRAVE CF held “BRAVE CF 36” at Berăria H in Bucharest, Romania on July … Continue reading Vienna, Austria’s Mochamed Machaev earns 2nd BRAVE CF win, knocks out Ciprian Maris in Bucharest, Romania
Fatih Aktas joins BRAVE CF; Turkish heavyweight to fight Irman Smajic in Stockholm, Sweden
Fatih Aktas, 30, of Turkey will make his BRAVE Combat Federation debut at "BRAVE CF 37." It will be his ninth professional mixed martial arts bout. Born on August 21, 1989, Aktas is originally from Eskisehir, Turkey but he is currently based in Simmering, Wien, Austria. Before joining BRAVE CF, he had six professional MMA … Continue reading Fatih Aktas joins BRAVE CF; Turkish heavyweight to fight Irman Smajic in Stockholm, Sweden
Conrad Gersuny biography: 13 things about New York artist born in Vienna, Austria
Conrad Gersuny was an Austrian-American artist born in Vienna, who emigrated to New York in 1938. He studied jewelry and metal sculpture, opened The Conrad Shop in Greenwich Village, and was influential in the music scene. He lived in Vermont with his partner, Portia Arthur, until his death from lung cancer in 2007.
Lisbeth Gersuny biography: 13 things about Holocaust survivor born in Frankfurt, Germany
Lisbeth Stiassny Gersuny was a German-Austrian-American Holocaust survivor born in Frankfurt in 1901. She married Dr. Otto Gersuny, with whom she had two sons, and emigrated to New York City in 1938. Lisbeth passed away in 1986 at age 85, having outlived many family members.
‘Heroes’ by Måns Zelmerlöw wins Eurovision 2015 in Vienna
"Heroes," performed by Måns Zelmerlöw from Sweden, won the Eurovision Song Contest's 60th edition on May 23, 2015. The song was co-written by Anton Malmberg Hård af Segerstad, Joy Deb, and Linnea Deb. The event featured 40 entries and took place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, broadcast by ORF.
‘Rise Like a Phoenix’ by Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen
"Rise Like a Phoenix," performed by Conchita Wurst, won the 59th Eurovision Song Contest for Austria on May 10, 2014. Written by Alexander Zuckowski and others, Wurst was selected by Österreichischer Rundfunk as the representative. The contest featured 37 entries and took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, garnering significant acclaim.
Dr. Otto Gersuny biography: 13 things about Holocaust survivor born in Teplitz-Schoenau, Czechoslovakia
Dr. Otto Gersuny was a Czech-American doctor born in Teplitz-Schoenau, Czechoslovakia. He graduated from the University of Vienna in 1914, specialized in children's diseases, and emigrated to New York in 1938. He significantly impacted pediatric medicine before passing away in 1964 at age 74, following a notable career.
