Simone Opitz

Simone Opitz (born 3 July 1963 in Sonneberg, Bezirk Suhl) is an East German-German cross-country skier who competed from 1985 to 1993. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned best finish of fifth twice at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary (20 km, 4 × 5 km relay).

Opitz's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was fifth in the 10 km event at Val di Fiemme in 1991. Her only World Cup victory was in a 20 km event in Czechoslovakia in 1986.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games Year Age 5 km 10 km 15 km Pursuit 20 km 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1988 24 13 10 5 5 1992 28 27 — 12 8 8

World Championships Year Age 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1987 23 — — 21 4 1991 27 37 5 — 7 5

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1985 21 17 1986 22 5 1987 23 39 1988 24 17 1991 27 14 1992 28 19

Individual podiums

1 victory 3 podiums

Team podiums

1 podium

No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates1 1984–85 17 March 1985 Oslo, Norway 4 × 5 km Relay World Cup 3rd Misersky / Nestler / Noack