Calgary February 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games. Men's biathlon, 20 km: winner Frank-Peter ROETSCH of the German Democratic Republic in action. Credit: Getty Images/Gray MortimoreOther names: R?TSCH, Frank-Peter
Born: 19 April 1964
Birthplace: Güstrow (Germany)
Nationality: Germany
Sport: Biathlon
ATTENDANCE AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Sarajevo 1984
Calgary 1988
Albertville 1992
AWARDS
Olympic medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 1
Other results:
World Championships
Gold : 5 (85, 87, 89)
Silver : 5 (83, 85, 86)
The First Biathlete to Win Two Gold Medals in One year
Biathlete Frank-Peter Roetsch made his first appearance in the Olympics in 1984 and earned a silver medal in the 20km race. At the Calgary Games in 1988, he won the gold medal in the same event despite missing three targets. Three days later in the 10km race, Roetsch missed once and was forced to ski a 150m penalty loop, but he was still able to win by 15.6 seconds.
