Rainer Makatsch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rainer•Makatsch |
| Used name | Rainer•Makatsch |
| Born | 1 July 1946 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 71 kg |
| Affiliations | Düsseldorfer EG, Düsseldorf (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Goalie Rainer Makatsch came in seventh with the West German ice hockey team at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics as the winner of the consolation round. In total, he earned 53 international caps. Domestically, he played with Düsseldorfer EG, helping them to win West German titles in 1972 and 1975. Makatsch then moved to Kölner Haie and won the national title in 1979.
He ended his career playing with DJK SB Rosenheim until 1981. His daughter Heike Makatsch became a well-known author, TV presenter and actress, also in international film productions.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | FRG |
Rainer Makatsch | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 7 |