Bernd Barleben

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBernd•Barleben
Used nameBernd•Barleben
Born1 January 1940 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Measurements183 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsSC Einheit Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Cyclist Bernd Barleben was a member of the mixed German pursuit team that won the silver medal in Roma, this time with Peter Gröning, Manfred Klieme and Siegfried Köhler, a pure East German team. In 1961 and 1962 he claimed the East German national titles in this discipline, in 1962 he also claimed the Madison title together with Klieme. In 1963 and 1964 he again won the titles in the team pursuit.

Barleben participated in the 1960 Tunisia Tour, Around Berlin and several one day classics in East Germany. He also was a member of the East German national team at the 1962 Egypt Tour. He worked as a cycling coach after his active career and later in the gastronomic business.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GER GDR Bernd Barleben
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 2 Silver