Martin Tietze (October 23, 1908 – September 13, 1942) was a German luger who competed during the 1930s. He won seven medals at the European luge championships with five golds (Men's singles: 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938; Men's doubles: 1937) and two silvers (Men's singles: 1939, Men's doubles: 1935). Tietze's four championships in the men's singles has not been equaled as of 2007.
Tietze was killed during World War II in the Soviet Union. His younger sister Friedel also competed in luge.
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