Matthias Wiegand (born 22 April 1954) is a retired East German track cyclist. He had his best achievements in the 4000 m team pursuit. In this discipline he won a silver medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics, as well as two gold medals at the world championships in 1977 and 1978;[1] his team finished in fourth place at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2]

Matthias Wiegand
Wiegand in 1977
Personal information
Born (1954-04-22) 22 April 1954 (age 69)
Plauen, East Germany
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1980 Moscow Team pursuit
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1977 San Cristóbal Team pursuit
Gold medal – first place 1978 Munich Team pursuit

References edit

  1. ^ Matthias Wiegand. cyclingarchives.com
  2. ^ Matthias Wiegand. sports-reference.com