Gert-Dietmar Klause
East German cross-country skier
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Gert-Dietmar Klause (born 25 March 1945) is a former East German cross-country skier who competed at three Olympic Games from 1968 to 1976. He won a silver medal in the 50 km at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's cross-country skiing | ||
Representing  East Germany | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1976 Innsbruck | 50 km |
| World Championships | ||
 | 1974 Falun | 4 × 10 km relay |
| 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 4 × 10 km relay |
Klause won two medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships (gold: 1974, silver: 1970.) His best individual finish was a 4th in the 15 km in 1970.
In 1975, he won Vasaloppet as the first and only East German winner.[2]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 silver)
World Championships
- 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver)