Esther Thyßen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Esther•Thyßen |
| Used name | Esther•Thyßen |
| Born | 31 July 1979 in Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Measurements | 168 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Grefrather EC, Grefrath (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Esther Thyssen was a German ice hockey goalie who finished sixth in 2002 at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. She took part in the 1999 World Championships, and won 75 international caps. At club level, she played with Grefrather EV (until 2001, then renamed Grefrather EC 2001 until 2010) and GSC Moers (2010-13).
Thyssen trained as an orthopaedic mechanic. Since 2003 she studied biology and sports to become a schoolteacher in Essen. She also obtained a trainer’s licence. She taught biology and sports at a high school in Geldern, and was also active as a coach at her home club Grefrath.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | GER |
Esther Thyßen | |||
| Ice Hockey, Women (Olympic) | Germany | 6 |