About Lutz Heßlich
Born 1959. Lutz Heßlich is a German sport cyclist.
Lutz Heßlich (born 17 January 1959) is a former racing cyclist from East Germany.
He competed for East Germany in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union in the individual sprint event where he finished in first place. He missed the 1984 Summer Olympics due to the Soviet led boycott but returned to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea where he won a second gold medal in the individual sprint. In October 1986, he was awarded a Star of People's Friendship in gold (second class) for his sporting success. Between 1979 and 1987 he was four times world champion in individual sprint.
Private life Lutz Heßlich lives with his family in Cottbus where since 1989 he has run a bicycle shop.
His great-grandfather, Walter Heßlich, was also a racing cyclist and his son Nico has embarked on a career as a competition racing cyclist in 2008.
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Who is Lutz Heßlich?
East German racing cyclist
When was Lutz Heßlich born?
Lutz Heßlich was born on 17 January 1959 in Ortrand.
What is Lutz Heßlich's occupation?
Lutz Heßlich is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Lutz Heßlich?
Lutz Heßlich is German.
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