Jochen Pietzsch

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Jochen Pietzsch (born 1 December 1963 in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt) is a former East German luger who competed during the mid-1980s. Together with Jörg Hoffmann, he won two medals in the men's doubles event with a gold in 1988 and a bronze in 1984.

Born (1963-12-01) 1 December 1963 (age 62)
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Jochen Pietzsch
Pietzsch in 1984
Personal information
Born (1963-12-01) 1 December 1963 (age 62)
SpouseKerstin Mohring
Medal record
Men's Luge
Representing  East Germany
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1988 CalgaryMen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place1984 SarajevoMen's doubles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1983 Lake PlacidMen's doubles
Gold medal – first place1985 OberhofMen's doubles
Gold medal – first place1987 IglsMen's doubles
Gold medal – first place1990 CalgaryMixed team
Bronze medal – third place1989 WinterbergMen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place1990 CalgaryMen's doubles
World Cup Championships
Gold medal – first place1983–84Men's doubles
Bronze medal – third place1988–89Men's doubles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1990 IglsMen's doubles
Gold medal – first place1990 IglsMixed team
Silver medal – second place1986 HammarstrandMen's doubles
Close

Pietzsch also found great success at the FIL World Luge Championships with a total of six medals, including four gold (Men's doubles: 1983, 1985, 1987; Mixed team: 1990) and two bronzes (Men's doubles: 1989, 1990). He also won three medals at the FIL European Luge Championships with two golds (Men's doubles and mixed team: both 1990) and one silver (Men's doubles: 1986).[1]

Pietzsch won the overall Luge World Cup title in men's doubles in 1983–84. He married cross-country skier Kerstin Mohring.[2]

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