Stefanie Gottschlich
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Stefanie•Gottschlich |
| Used name | Stefanie•Gottschlich |
| Born | 5 August 1978 in Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | WSV Wendschott, Wolfsburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Defender Stefanie Gottschlich was a member of the German women’s football squad that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics by beating Brazil 2-0. Therefore, she was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award. She won 45 international caps and scored three goals. In 2003, Gottschlich was a member of the squad that won the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which beat Sweden 2-1 with a golden goal.
At club level, Gottschlich played with WSV Wendschott (2000-03) and VfL Wolfsburg (2003-06). She retired at the age of only 28 years due to knee injuries. She later became a soccer coach.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | GER |
Stefanie Gottschlich | |||
| Football, Women (Olympic) | Germany | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Participated in the 2004 Olympic Football Qualification Campaign (women) (9 App. - 2 goals - 747 min. played: FIFA Women's World Cup qualification UEFA Group 4: NED 6:0 (h), POR 8:0 (a), ENG 1:0 (a); 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United States: CAN 4:1, JPN 3:0, ARG 6:1, RUS 7:1, USA 3:0, SWE 2:1)