Roland "Wetz" Wetzig
Born: 24. Juli 1959
Roland Wetzig
CURRENT
1988 was the end of my sporting career.
Currently (2018) I am a retired professional soldier.
Currently (2018) I am a retired professional soldier.
Greatest successes
1987 European champion 4-man bobsleigh
1984 Olympic gold 4-man bobsleigh, Sarajevo
1980 Olympic bronze 4-man bobsleigh, Lake Placid
1980 World Championship bronze 4-man bobsleigh
Family
I have two children and am a happy grandfather
Motto
The future depends on what I do today.
Your Oberhof
Sport and nature connect me with Oberhof.
What was your sporting career like?
1974 to 1979 Track and Field Athlete (Discus Thrower) SC DHfK Leipzig
1977 Spartakiade winner and JWdF winner
1978 GDR Junior Champion
1979 to 1988 Bobsledder ASK Oberhof
What was the most emotional moment of your sporting career?
The Olympic victory in 1984.
What was the biggest sporting disappointment for you?
There was none.
What are your goals for the future?
I would like to support the sport in Oberhof with advice and action as long as possible.
... because it has something - otherwise he wouldn't be here today.
Roland Wetzig likes Oberhof
