Frank Ullrich

Frank Ullrich, born on 24 January 1958, is a German former biathlete who later became a trainer of the German national team and a politician for the SPD, serving as a member of the Bundestag from 2021 to 2025. His father was a biathlon referee, and he first competed at the 1967 GDR Children Championships. He won bronze in the relay at the 1976 Winter Olympics, and at the 1980 Winter Olympics took gold in the 10 km sprint, an event he dominated at world level between 1978 and 1981, along with silver in the 20 km individual and in the relay. He became trainer of the East Germany national team in 1987.