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Detlef Richter

b. 1956

East German bobsledder

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About Detlef Richter

Born 1956. Detlef Richter is a German bobsledder.

Detlef Richter (born 6 June 1956 in Leipzig, Saxony) is an East German bobsledder who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.

Richter also won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with three silvers (Two-man: 1985, Four-man: 1979, 1985) and two bronzes (Two-man: 1986, Four-man: 1983).

His best Bobsleigh World Cup finish was second in 1988–89, both in the combined men's and two-man events.

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Important facts

Born
6 June 1956, Leipzig
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Bobsledder
Nationality
Germany, German Democratic Republic
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Detlef Richter?

East German bobsledder

When was Detlef Richter born?

Detlef Richter was born on 6 June 1956 in Leipzig.

What is Detlef Richter's occupation?

Detlef Richter is a bobsledder.

What nationality is Detlef Richter?

Detlef Richter is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Detlef Richter

· Wikidata: Q479822

· DBpedia: Detlef Richter

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