Horst Nickel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Horst•Nickel |
| Used name | Horst•Nickel |
| Born | 4 March 1934 in Oberhof, Thüringen (GER) |
| Died | 10 February 2023 |
| Affiliations | ASK Vorwärts Oberhof, Oberhof (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
East German biathlete Horst Nickel from Oberhof competed at the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, finishing 17th in the only event in that era, the 20 km. Nickel also competed in the 1961 and 1962 Worlds. He was one of the pioneers of biathlon in Thuringia and later turned to coaching.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | GER |
GDR |
Horst Nickel | |||
| 20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 17 |