René Wolff

René Wolff (born 4 April 1978 in Erfurt) is an Olympic and world champion track cyclist from Germany.

René Wolff
René Wolff in 2016
Personal information
Full nameRené Wolff
Born (1978-04-04) 4 April 1978
Erfurt, East Germany
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Men's track cycling
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensTeam sprint
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensSprint
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 Los AngelesSprint
Gold medal – first place2003 StuttgartTeam sprint
Bronze medal – third place2005 Los AngelesTeam sprint
Bronze medal – third place2003 StuttgartSprint
Bronze medal – third place2002 CopenhagenKeirin

Wolff specializes in the sprint, team sprint and keirin events and teamed up with multiple Olympic champion Jens Fiedler and Stefan Nimke to win the gold medal in the team sprint event at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Since 2010 René Wolff is the national coach of the Dutch track cycling team.


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