Dieter Meinel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dieter•Meinel |
| Used name | Dieter•Meinel |
| Born | 28 December 1949 in Sachsenberg-Georgenthal, Klingenthal, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Dynamo Klingenthal, Klingenthal (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Dieter Meinel finished 33rd in both the 30 km and 50 km cross-country skiing events at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, representing East Germany. In 1974 he won a gold medal with the East German 4x10 km relay team at the Falun World Championships. He retired directly after the Olympics, due to a sports injury. By occupation, Meinel was a policeman.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | GDR |
Dieter Meinel | |||
| 30 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 33 | |||||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 33 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother-in-law of Matthias Buse
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Nordic Ski Championships (1–0–0 1974 Falun CCS gold: 4×10 km relay)