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Roland Wetzig

b. 1959

East German bobsledder

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About Roland Wetzig

Born 1959. Roland Wetzig is a German bobsledder.

Roland Wetzig (born 24 July 1959 in Oschatz, Saxony) is an East German bob pusher for 17-time gold medal winner Wolfgang Hoppe who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the four-man with a gold in 1984 and a bronze in 1980.

Wetzig also won two silver medals in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships, earning them in 1982 and 1987.

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Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roland Wetzig?

East German bobsledder

When was Roland Wetzig born?

Roland Wetzig was born on 24 July 1959 in Oschatz.

What is Roland Wetzig's occupation?

Roland Wetzig is a bobsledder.

What nationality is Roland Wetzig?

Roland Wetzig is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roland Wetzig

· Wikidata: Q68002

· DBpedia: Roland Wetzig

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