Josef Sterff
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josef•Sterff |
| Used name | Josef•Sterff |
| Born | 2 January 1935 in Seeshaupt, Bayern (GER) |
| Died | 7 September 2015 in Ohlstadt, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 167 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | SV Ohlstadt, Ohlstadt (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Josef Sterff was a member of the four-man bob Germany 1 at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics which placed fifth. He won two West German titles in the four-man with his home club SV Ohlstadt (1962 and 1963). He also won three medals at the World Championships in the four-man with one medal of each color – gold in 1962, silver in 1958, and bronze in 1959. By profession, Sterff was a butcher.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | GER |
FRG |
Josef Sterff | |||
| Four, Men (Olympic) | Unified Team of Germany 1 | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Bob & Skeleton Championships (FIBT/IBSF) (1–1–1 1958 Garmisch-Partenkirchen silver: Four-man (competed for West Germany); 1959 St. Moritz bronze: Four-man (competed for West Germany); 1962 Garmisch-Partenkirchen gold: Four-man (competed for West Germany))