Education
He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics and finished in second and fourth place with the East German team, respectively.
He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics and finished in second and fourth place with the East German team, respectively.
After retiring from competitions he completed his physical education studies in Leipzig via distance learning, with a thesis in biomechanics. Instead of pursuing coaching career, he became physiotherapist and works at a rehabilitation clinic in Bad Salzuflen.