Wolfgang "Hoppfried" Hoppe
Born: 14. November 1957
Wolfgang Hoppe
CURRENT
Greatest successes
1984 Olympic gold in the 2-man and 4-man bobsleighs, Sarajevo
1988 Olympic silver in the 2-man and 4-man bobsleighs, Calgary
1992 Olympic silver in the 4-man bobsleighs, Albertville
1991 Olympic bronze in 4-man bobsleigh, Lillehammer
Multiple World, European, GDR and German Champion
Family
Married to Steffi since 1976
Children: Mandy and Philipp
Grandchildren: Marvin, Leila, Mailo, Liam and Levin
Motto
Don't chase success, enjoy exercise and success will come naturally. Medals and championship honours are not always the measure, a healthy and fit body weighs more.
Your Oberhof
I have been connected with Oberhof for over 40 years of my life, it is a second home.
What was your sporting career like?
From footballer to track and field athlete to bobsleigh athlete.
Who are your role models?
All the bobsleigh athletes who have accompanied and influenced me over the years.
What was the most emotional moment of your sporting career?
The war in Yugoslavia and the destruction of the competition venue of our greatest success. The nomination as the first flag bearer of the reunited German Olympic team.
What was the biggest sporting disappointment for you?
The rejection of the application to postpone the competition times, which were negatively affected by the weather, to the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.
What are your goals for the future?
To enjoy a few more years with my family as a pensioner and to maintain existing and future friendships.
.. because Oberhof is the contrast to my love of the sea.
