Esther Thyßen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameEsther•Thyßen
Used nameEsther•Thyßen
Born31 July 1979 in Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements168 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsGrefrather 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