Dirk Meier

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Dirk Meier
Dirk Meier Bahnradsport-DM 2016.jpg
Dirk Meier in 2016
Personal information
Born (1964-01-28) 28 January 1964 (age 60)
Spremberg, Bezirk Cottbus, East Germany
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportCycling
ClubSC Cottbus
Medal record
Representing Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1988 Seoul Team pursuit
World championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1986 Colorado SpringsTeam pursuit
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1987 ViennaTeam pursuit

Dirk Meier (born 28 January 1964) is a retired East German cyclist. He had his best achievements in the 4000 m team pursuit, winning silver medals at the world championships of 1986 and 1987 [1] and at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [2]

As a road racer, he won the Tour de Liège in 1987 and 1989, as well as the Niedersachsen Rundfahrt and Olympia's Tour in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Dirk Meier. cyclingarchives.com
  2. Dirk Meier. sports-reference.com