Frank-Peter Roetsch

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 Mortimore

Other names: RÖTSCH, 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.