Claus Koch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameClaus•Koch
Used nameClaus•Koch
Born27 April 1953 in Kempten, Bayern (GER)
Measurements182 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsWurftauben-Club Kempten
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German clay pigeon sports shooter Claus Koch finished ninth at the 1976 Montréal Olympics in the skeet event. He won several West German national titles, a European title, and a silver medal at the World Championships. He later turned to trap and skeet coaching. He also owned a weapon shop in his hometown Kaufbeuren. His daughter Iris became a sports shooter as well.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Shooting FRG Claus Koch
Skeet, Open (Olympic) 9