Wolfgang Nitschke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erich Wolfgang•Nitschke |
| Used name | Wolfgang•Nitschke |
| Born | 3 March 1947 in Waldenburg, Glauchau, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Leipzig, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Wolfgang Nitschke won his first international medal, a silver, at the 1969 European Championships in the freestyle welterweight class. He won a bronze medal at the 1972 Europeans and that same year finished fifth at the Olympic Games. Domestically, he won three East German titles in 1969-71.
Nitschke retired in 1972 and started a coaching career. He first worked with the national team of the former GDR, then after re-unification moved to West Germany and, in 1991, was appointed head coach to the German freestyle wrestlers.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GDR |
Wolfgang Nitschke | |||
| Welterweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =5 |