Ralf Schulenberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRalf•Schulenberg
Used nameRalf•Schulenberg
Born15 August 1949 in Erfurt, Thüringen (GER)
Measurements171 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsBFC Dynamo, Ost-Berlin (GER)
NOC East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Forward Ralf Schulenberg was an unused substitute for East Germany in their bronze medal match against the Soviet Union at the 1972 München Olympics. The game ended 2-2 after extra-time, and during the extra period, neither team tried to win, because they knew a draw would secure both of them a medal.

Schulenberg played three international matches, all in 1972. Domestically, he played for Berliner FC Dynamo, and helped them win the East German Championship 10 years in succession 1979-88, and the East German Cup twice in 1988-89. After his playing career, he moved to West Germany following reunification, and worked in Krefeld as a trucker, and later in Mönchengladbach as a security guard.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GDR Ralf Schulenberg
Football, Men (Olympic) East Germany =3 Bronze