Frank Ganzera
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank•Ganzera |
| Used name | Frank•Ganzera |
| Born | 8 September 1947 in Dresden, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Dresden, Dresden (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Defender Frank Ganzera was in the East German team that won the bronze medal at the 1972 München Olympics, following a 2-2 draw, after extra-time, against the Soviet Union. During the period of extra-time, neither team tried to win, because they knew a draw would secure both of them a medal.
Ganzera played 13 international matches between 1969-73, and also played six matches with the GDR Olympic team. Domestically, he played with BSG Motor Schönebeck, and then from 1959-77 with SG Dynamo Dresden. In 1971, 1973 and 1976, he helped Dresden win the East German Championship, as well as the East German Cup, in 1971.
Ganzera graduated as a sports teacher after his playing career, and worked at the military academy in Dresden. After reunification he became a real estate broker.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | GDR |
Frank Ganzera | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | East Germany | =3 | Bronze |