Melanie Batkowski (born 11 February 1989) is an Austrian luger who has competed since 2004. A natural track luger, she won five medals at the FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships with two golds (Mixed team: 2005, 2007), two silvers (Mixed team: 2009, 2011), and a bronze (Women's singles: 2007).

Melanie Batkowski
Batkowski (second from right) at the FIL European Luge Natural Track Championships 2010
Personal information
Born11 February 1989 (1989-02-11) (age 35)
Medal record
Natural track luge
Representing  Austria
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Latsch Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 2007 Grand Prairie Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 2009 Moos Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Umhausen Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Grand Prairie Women's singles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 St. Sebastian Mixed team

Batkowski also won gold in the mixed team event at the FIL European Luge Natural Track Championships 2010 in St. Sebastian, Austria.

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