André "Bärchen" Lange
Born: 28. Juni 1973
André Lange
CURRENT
In 2010, I ended my sporting career after the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and I am currently working
as a coach in China.
Greatest successes
4 x Olympic gold 2002, 2 x 2006, 2010
8 x World Championship gold in 2-man and 4-man bobsleigh
8 x European Championship gold in 2-man and 4-man bob
Motto
I have never seen a wild animal feeling sorry for itself.
Your Oberhof
I feel very connected to Oberhof through my sports career.
What was your sporting career like?
1987 Started as a luger at the KJS Oberhof
1993 Change to bobsleighing until end of career
3 years as sports director at the Zweckverband Thüringer Wintersport (Thuringian Winter Sports Association)
What was the most emotional moment of your sporting career?
Fortunately, I had several emotional moments: the Olympic victories and many world championships.
What was the biggest sporting disappointment for you?
There was none.
What are your goals for the future?
I would like to celebrate successes as a coach with my athletes.
... because sport has a home here.
