He competed in the 2000 m tandem at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1972, alongside Jürgen Geschke; they finished fifth in 1968.
The athlete competed in the 2000 meters relay team at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, earning a silver medal in 1972 with teammate Jürgen Geschke; they placed fifth in 1968.