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Dietmar Schauerhammer
East German bobsledder.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
East German bobsledder.
Dietmar Schauerhammer (born 12 August 1955 in Neustadt an der Orla, Bezirk Gera) is an East German two-time Winter Olympic champion, pentathlete, decathlete and bob pusher for six-time World champion, two-time Olympic champion, four-time European champion, two-time German champion and five-time GDR champion Wolfgang Hoppe who competed during the 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won three medals with two golds (two-man: 1984, Four-man: 1984) and one silver (four-man: 1988). Schauerhammer also won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds (two-man: 1985, 1986), one silver (four-man: 1987), and two bronzes (two-man: 1983, 1987). In October 1986, he was awarded a Star of People's Friendship in gold (second class) for his sporting success.
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Achievements and distinctions
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East German bobsledder.
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Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
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Star of People's Friendship
Career and education
Field of contribution
bobsleigh · Coaches · S&C professionals
Major competitions and events
bobsleigh at the 1984 Winter Olympics – four-man · bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics – four-man · bobsleigh at the 1984 Winter Olympics – two-man
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