Career, in brief
Ralf Büchner was a two-time Olympian for East Germany in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1988 through 1992.
East Germany · MAG · 1988 – 1992
Ralf Büchner
Ralf Büchner competed for East Germany in men's artistic gymnastics, 1988–1992. Career medals: 1 gold.
1
career medals
across Olympic, World, and Continental finals.
Timeline
Career arc, year by year.
Olympic — 2 appearances
1992 Barcelona Olympics
Jul 26 → Aug 9 · Barcelona
All-Around Qual 114.400 — did not advance 33rd
Pommel Horse Qual 19.250
Still Rings Qual 19.150
Parallel Bars Qual 19.075 — did not advance 31st
Horizontal Bar Qual 18.750 — did not advance 64th
Floor Exercise Qual 19.025
Vault Qual 19.150 — did not advance 16th
1988 Seoul Olympics
Sep 20 → Oct 3 · Seoul
All-Around Qual 117.200 Final 117.200 — 18th 18th
Pommel Horse Qual 19.500
Still Rings Qual 19.400
Parallel Bars Qual 19.600
Horizontal Bar Qual 19.500
Floor Exercise Qual 19.600
Vault Qual 19.600
World — 1 appearance
1991 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships (26th, Indianapolis)
Sep 6 → 15 · Indianapolis
Horizontal Bar Final GOLD
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Sources
Sources
olympics.com (Seoul 1988) · olympedia.org (Barcelona 1992, Seoul 1988) · usagym.org (Indianapolis 1991)
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Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com