| East Germany at the 1980 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
 Flag of East Germany | |
| IOC code | GDR |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the GDR |
| in Lake Placid | |
| Competitors | 53 (36 men, 17 women) in 8 sports |
| Flag bearer | Jan Hoffmann (figure skating) |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Germany (1928–1936, 1952, 1992–) United Team of Germany (1956–1964) | |
East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States.