Career
He was a European Junior silver medalist in the 100 metres in 1977. He participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 200 metres but was eliminated in the semi-finals, but was in the sprint relay team that finished 5th in the final. At the 1986 European Championships he finished sixth in 100 m and seventh in 200 m.
In July 1982 he helped established an East German relay record with 38.28 seconds.