 A gymnast in his youth, he later took up the sport of luge and participated in two Olympic Winter Games (2002 and 2006).Following his Olympic participation he turned his attention to racing in track and field, competing in three World Masters Track and Field Championships (2011, 2016, and 2018).Werner Hoeger received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and his master's degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University at the young age of 20.