Frank-Peter Roetsch (born 19 April 1964) is a

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former

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. He was the first biathlete to win a World Cup race using the skating technique when he won in Oberhof in 1985.

Achievements

World Championships

*2 time Junior World Champion *5 time World Champion

World Cup

*3 times a winner of the

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overall

Holmenkollen

* Won the sprint event at the

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biathlon competition in 1985 and 1988

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

''3 medals (2 gold, 1 silver)''

World Championships

''10 medals (5 gold, 5 silver)'' :''*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.'' :''**Team was added as an event in 1989.''

Individual victories

''15 victories (4 In, 11 Sp)'' :''*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include the

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, Biathlon World Championships and the

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