Detlef Bertz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Detlef•Bertz |
| Used name | Detlef•Bertz |
| Born | 2 April 1962 in Oschatz, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Traktor Oberwiesenthal, Oberwiesenthal (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
East German Detlef Bertz started his luge career at the age of six and earned his first merits at the 1981 Youth Europeans, winning a bronze medal in the men’s singles event. Together with Hans-Joachim Menge he then placed second at the 1984 nationals and both qualified for the Sarajevo Olympics, where they placed 15th in doubles after a fall in the first run. One year later they both earned another bronze at the East German nationals.
Bertz later started a coaching career as a technical luge coach, but then worked with the Bundeswehr Social Service after German re-unification.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Luge | GDR |
Detlef Bertz | |||
| Doubles, Open (Olympic) | Hans-Joachim Menge | 15 |