Fredy Schmidtke facts for kids
Fredy Schmidtke (born July 1, 1961 – died December 1, 2017) was a talented German track cyclist. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He competed in cycling events that required speed and precision on a special track.
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Fredy Schmidtke: An Olympic Champion
Fredy Schmidtke was born in Worringen, a part of Cologne, Germany. From a young age, he showed great skill in track cycling. This sport involves riding bicycles on a specially built track, often with banked turns.
His Big Win at the 1984 Olympics
Fredy Schmidtke's biggest achievement came at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, USA. He competed in the 1000 metres time trial event. In this race, cyclists ride against the clock to achieve the fastest time over a set distance. Fredy won the gold medal, making him an Olympic champion. He also competed in the sprint event at the same Olympics, where he finished in eighth place.
Later Life
Fredy Schmidtke passed away on December 1, 2017, at the age of 56. He died from a heart attack. He is remembered as a dedicated athlete and an Olympic gold medalist.
See also
In Spanish: Fredy Schmidtke para niños
External Links
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