Frank Ullrich
German biathlete, Olympic champion
Born
January 24th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Specialized in biathlon, a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Competed in the 1980 and 1984 Winter Olympics, achieving notable success. Secured a gold medal in the 4x7.5 km relay at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics. Transitioned to coaching after retiring from competition, contributing to the development of future athletes in the sport.
Won gold in 4x7.5 km relay at 1984 Olympics
Competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics
Served as a coach for national biathlon teams
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