Thomas Horschel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas•Horschel |
| Used name | Thomas•Horschel |
| Born | 13 December 1960 in Suhl, Thüringen (GER) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 90 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Motor Zella-Mehlis, Zella-Mehlis (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Thomas Horschel was an East German light-heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler who won two silver medals at the 1984 and 1986 European Championships. He was chosen for the 1980 Moskva Olympics as the 1980 East German Champion, but finished fifth, eliminated with 8.0 bad points in round four. Due to the Soviet-led boycott of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics he could not participate. From 1982-84 and in 1986 Horschel won East German titles as a heavyweight.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GDR |
Thomas Horschel | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–1–0 1981 București WRE silver: Greco-Roman light-heavyweight -90 kg)