Jürgen Schütze

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJürgen•Schütze
Used nameJürgen•Schütze
Born3 March 1951 in Arnsdorf, Sachsen (GER)
Died6 September 2000 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Measurements187 cm / 87 kg
AffiliationsSC Dynamo Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

East German track cyclist Jürgen Schütze won the bronze medal at the 1972 München Olympics in the 1 km time trial. In 1970 and 1971 he won two silver medals at the East German nationals in this event but, in 1972 and 1973, was the champion. He later studied economics and was employed by his home club, SV Dynamo Berlin. After re-unification, Schütze became a self-employed finance broker.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GDR Jürgen Schütze
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze