Siegfried Schäfer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Siegfried•Schäfer |
| Used name | Siegfried•Schäfer |
| Born | 16 February 1933 |
| Affiliations | SC Motor Jena, Jena (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
East German wrestler Siegfried Schäfer from Jena placed fifth in the Greco-Roman welterweight at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. He qualified for the Olympics at the Budapest World Cup only a few months earlier by winning a bronze medal. He earned three East German national titles from 1957-59, and claimed three more second and third places.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GER |
GDR |
Siegfried Schäfer | |||
| Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | =5 |