Dieter Gieseler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDieter•Gieseler
Used nameDieter•Gieseler
Born10 January 1941 in Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died8 February 2008 in Amelunxen, Beverungen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements184 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsRSV Münster von 1895, Münster (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

West German cyclist Dieter Gieseler won the silver medal in the 1,000 metres time trial at the 1960 Roma Olympic Games. The same year he claimed his only West German national title in the same event. In 1962 he turned professional until 1967. His brother Edi also was a cyclist.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GER FRG Dieter Gieseler
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver