Michael Schäffer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Michael•Schäffer |
| Used name | Michael•Schäffer |
| Born | 28 April 1968 in Neunburg vorm Wald, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | EV Füssen, Füssen (GER) / CC Füssen, Füssen (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany  West Germany |
Biography
German curler Michael Schäffer participated in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, when curling was a demonstration event, and finished eighth. At the 1998 Nagano Olympics, his team again placed eighth. At World Championships, Schäffer won a silver medal in 1997, and two bronze medals in 1994 and 1995. He collected European titles in 1992 and 1997.
Schäffer won four national championships with his home club, Curling Club Füssen (1990, 1994-95, 1997). He was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Winter Olympics | Curling | FRG |
Michael Schäffer | |||
| Curling, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | West Germany | 7 | ||||
| 1998 Winter Olympics | Curling | GER |
Michael Schäffer | |||
| Curling, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Curling Championships (2–0–0 1992 Perth gold: team; 1997 Füssen gold: team)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Curling Championships (0–1–2 1994 Oberstdorf bronze: team; 1995 Brandon bronze: team; 1997 Bern silver: team)