Klaus Siebert

Klaus Siebert
Klaus Siebert in 1978.
Personal information
Full nameKlaus Siebert
Born(1955-04-29)29 April 1955
Schlettau, East Germany
Died24 April 2016(2016-04-24) (aged 60)
Altenberg, Germany
Websiteklaussiebert.com
Professional information
SportBiathlon
ClubASK Vorwärts Oberhof
World Cup debut13 January 1978
Retired30 March 1980
Olympic Games
Teams1 (1980)
Medals1 (0 gold)
World Championships
Teams4 (1975, 1977, 1978, 1979)
Medals6 (3 gold)
World Cup
Seasons3 (1977/78–1979/80)
Individual victories8
Individual podiums16
Overall titles1 (1978–79)
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1980 Lake Placid 4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1978 Hochfilzen 4 × 7.5 km relay
Gold medal – first place 1979 Ruhpolding 20 km individual
Gold medal – first place 1979 Ruhpolding 4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Antholz-Anterselva 10 km sprint
Bronze medal – third place 1977 Lillehammer 4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Hochfilzen 10 km sprint

Klaus Siebert (29 April 1955 – 24 April 2016) was a German biathlete and biathlon coach who raced for East Germany.