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Germany at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Germany at the
2014 Winter Olympics
Flag of Germany.svg
IOC code GER
NOC German Olympic Sports Confederation
Website www.dosb.de (German) (English) (French)
in Sochi
Competitors 153 in 15 sports
Flag bearer Maria Höfl-Riesch (opening)
Felix Loch (closing)
Medals
Ranked 6th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
8 6 5 19
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games
 Saar (1952)
 United Team of Germany (1956–1964)
 East Germany (1968–1988)
 West Germany (1968–1988)

Germany competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, from 7 to 23 February 2014. The first round of nominations was on 18 December, the second round on 23 January. Germany sent 153 athletes (76 men, 77 women).Chef de Mission was Michael Vesper. The outfitting was held in January at the Erding Air Base.

During the Games, Germany had a German House, that was located in the village of Estosadok, on the Mzymta River, 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) upstream from Krasnaya Polyana (Mountain Cluster).

German president Joachim Gauck did not attend the 2014 Winter Olympics. He has not said publicly that the decision was a political gesture.

On 21 February it was announced that biathlete Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle had tested positive for methylhexanamine and was sent home from Sochi.

Germany qualified seven quota places in alpine skiing.

Based on their performance at the 2012 and 2013 Biathlon World Championships, Germany qualified 6 men and 6 women.

* – Denotes the driver of each sled

* – Denotes the driver of each sled

Germany had 20 quota places, but only 15 achieved the national criteria.

Germany qualified a men's team by winning the final qualification tournament.

Final round robin standings


Monday, February 10, 9:00 am

Tuesday, February 11, 2:00 pm

Wednesday, February 12, 9:00 am

Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 pm

Friday, February 14, 9:00 am

Friday, February 14, 7:00 pm


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