Rainer Schönfelder (born June 13, 1977) is an Austrian skier who won the 2003-2004 men's World Cup slalom title.

Career

Born in Bleiburg, Carinthia, Austria, Schönfelder made his debut in the 1995-1996 season, finishing 115th in the overall rankings. He quickly began to excel in the slalom events, and improved his position in the overall World Cup standing to 10th place by the 2003-2004 season.

Apart from his slalom success in the 2003-2004 World Cup, his other achievements include a 4th place in the combined event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

On March 27, 2004, Schönfelder tested positive for the stimulant Etilephrine at the Austrian slalom championships. However, he was not banned and is competing in 2004/05, since it was found that he had taken the substance inadvertently while undergoing treatment of influenza.

Rainer Schönfelder has also had some success as a pop singer in Austria, especially with a cover version of Wolfgang Ambros ' classic hit Schifoan (skiing).

World Cup Results (overall)

• 1995-1996: 115th
• 1996-1997: -
• 1997-1998: -
• 1998-1999: 63rd
• 1999-2000: 25th
• 2000-2001: 28th
• 2001-2002: 26th
• 2002-2003: 16th
• 2003-2004: 10th