About Lutz Hoffmann
Lived 1959 – 1997 (aged 38). Lutz Hoffmann was a German artistic gymnast and gymnastics coach.
Lutz Hoffmann (30 January 1959 – 5 December 1997) was an East German gymnast and Olympic silver medalist.
Later life and death After retiring from competitions he worked as gymnastics coach and then became a teacher in Bad Sachsa, Germany, where he committed suicide in 1997.
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Who was Lutz Hoffmann?
East German gymnast (1959–1997)
When was Lutz Hoffmann born?
Lutz Hoffmann was born on 30 January 1959 in Weißenfels.
When did Lutz Hoffmann die?
Lutz Hoffmann died on 5 December 1997 in Bad Sachsa.
What was Lutz Hoffmann's occupation?
Lutz Hoffmann was an artistic gymnast and gymnastics coach.
What nationality was Lutz Hoffmann?
Lutz Hoffmann was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lutz Hoffmann. https://biography.guide/lutz-hoffmann/
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