Dieter Gieseler

Dieter Gieseler ( born January 10, 1941 in Münster, † February 8, 2008 in Amelunxen ) was a cyclist from the Federal Republic of Germany, the 1960 Olympic silver medalist in the 1000 -meter time trial.

Dieter Gieseler came to cycling by his brother Edi, who was a professional cyclist since 1 October 1954 and took in the six- day race as a duo. Training was Dieter Gieseler by Gustav Kilian. In 1960 he became German champion in 1000 -meter time trial. At the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960 he ran a personal best of 1:08,75 minutes. He won the silver medal behind the Italian Sante Gaiardoni, who set in 1:07,27 minutes a new world record.

From 1962 to 1967 Dieter Gieseler was a professional cyclist, his best finish was a second place at the German track cycling championship in 1967. Moreover, he won numerous two - team driving together with Gustav " Gussi " Kilian, son of national coach.