Veronika Schmidt


Veronika Hesse is a former East German Cross-country [skiing (sport)|cross-country skier] who competed from 1974 to 1982. She won two 4 × 5 km relay medals at the Winter Olympics with a gold in Lake Placid and a bronze in Innsbruck.
Schmidt also won a complete set medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 20 km, a silver in the 4 × 5 km relay, and a bronze in the 4 × 5 km relay.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games

  • 2 medals –

World Championships

  • 3 medals –

World Cup

Team podiums

  • 1 podium
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammates
1 1981–82 24 February 1982ref label|worldcuprace|1refbeginnote label|worldcuprace|1refend