André Sehmisch


André Sehmisch is a former German biathlete.

Career

In 1987 and 1989 he became world champion with the East German relay team. In 1986 he won the overall World Cup. After the German reunification, Sehmisch was passed over for many younger racers. In the 1992–93 season he finished second in the overall European Cup. Sehmisch retired after that season.
He later opened a skiing school. He began his career at the SG Dynamo Schwarzenberg / Sportvereinigung Dynamo.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

World Championships

9 medals
EventIndividualSprintTeamRelay
1985 Ruhpolding11th15thSilver
1986 Oslo HolmenkollenSilverBronzeSilver
1987 Lake Placid23rdBronzeGold
1989 Feistritz15thBronzeGold
1990 Minsk28thBronze
1991 Lahti11th4th

Individual victories

2 victories
SeasonDateLocationDisciplineLevel
1985–86
1 victory
9 March 1986 Lahti10 km sprintBiathlon World Cup
1989–90
1 victory
14 December 1989 Obertilliach20 km individualBiathlon World Cup