Detlef Hofmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Detlef•Hofmann |
| Used name | Detlef•Hofmann |
| Born | 12 November 1963 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg (GER) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 92 kg |
| Affiliations | WSV Mannheim-Sandhofen, Mannheim (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Detlef Hofmann was a member of the German flatwater kayak fours that won the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He also won three gold medals, two silvers and one bronze at the World Championships, all with the kayak fours.
Shortly before the 1992 Barcelona Games, Hofmann was convicted of doping with testosterone, and suspended by the German team management, and also banned for two years. In 2001 he became a member if the national team’s coaching staff. Domestically, Hofmann won 19 national titles.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | GER |
Detlef Hofmann | |||
| Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (3–2–1 1991 Paris gold: K4 500 m and K4 10000 m, silver: K4 1000 m; 1994 Ciudad de México bronze: K4 1000 m; 1995 Duisburg gold: K4 1000 m, silver: K4 500 m)