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. 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 popular singer in Austria, especially with a cover version of Wolfgang Ambros" classic hit "Schifoan" (meaning "skiing"). Schönfelder made headlines on January 10, 2007 by skiing nude after losing a bet with his physiotherapist.
Before the race in Chamonix Schönfelder slipped in the bathroom and got a contusion on his testicles. Overall
Individual victories
Season standings.