Dietrich Schmidt (luger)
Dietrich Schmidt was a German luger who competed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He represented East Germany in international competition. Schmidt is best known for his performance at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, where he won the bronze medal in the men's singles luge event. The race was notable for the near-sweep of the podium by German lugers, with Georg Thoma (West Germany) winning gold and Hans Peter Fischer (East Germany) taking silver. Further details on Schmidt's racing career, such as other international competitions and national titles, are currently sparse.