 In 1969, he again came second with Schmied in double scull, and also came second in single scull, beaten by Joachim Böhmer.At the 1970 East German championships, he came third in the double scull with Christof Kreuziger, and won the single scull title.This qualified Draeger to compete at the 1970 World Rowing Championships in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in the single scull, succeeding Achim Hill who had for many years dominated the boat class in East Germany.