Heinz Wosipiwo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heinz•Wosipiwo |
| Used name | Heinz•Wosipiwo |
| Born | 25 January 1951 in Sohl, Bad Elster, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Dynamo Klingenthal, Klingenthal (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Heinz Wosipiwo had a disappointing appearance at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Games as an East German ski jumper, finishing only 39th on the large hill. His best international moments were in 1972 at the Ski Flying Worlds in Planica and the 1974 Nordic Worlds in Falun, where he won silver medals. Wosipiwo later became a regional coach at the Olympic Center in Klingenthal.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | GDR |
Heinz Wosipiwo | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | =39 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were on the Podium at the Four Hills Tournament (1973/74 Oberstdorf second)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Nordic Ski Championships (0–1–0 1974 Falun SJP silver: large hill)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Ski Flying Championships (0–1–0 1972 Planica silver: individual)