Dirk Hafemeister

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDirk•Hafemeister
Used nameDirk•Hafemeister
Born17 April 1958 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died31 August 2017
Measurements185 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsArmeesportsclub Spandau Reitabteiling Berliner Bär
NOC West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

When Dirk Hafemeister was 30-years-old, he won the gold medal with the West German show jumping team at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, while in the individual event he finished 19th with his horse Orchidee. His second major event was the 1994 World Equestrian Games at Den Haag, when he again claimed a team gold medal, this time with PS Priamos. He also won five West German team championships and was on the podium twice individually (silver in 1988 and bronze in 1991).

After his active career Hafemeister was engaged as a riding coach for show jumpers. He was born in Berlin as the son of a construction entrepreneur. Hafemeister was a close friend of Paul Schöckemöhle and started his riding career in Schöckemöhle’s stable where Hafemeister trained horses.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) FRG Dirk Hafemeister
Individual, Open (Olympic) Orchidee 19
Team, Open (Olympic) Orchidee / West Germany 1 Gold