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Manuel Machata (born 18 April 1984) is a German former bobsledder who competed from 2005 to 2015.

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Manuel Machata grew up in Ramsau near Berchtesgaden, Germany. He attended the CJD Christophorus high school in Berchtesgaden. After completing high school he joined the sports group of the German army (Bundeswehr). He became German Junior Champion in both two and four-man and Junior World Champion in four-man bobsled in 2006. Machata started regularly at the European Cup since November 2006 where he won the 2006 and 2007 cups at Königssee and 2007 the four-man in Igls. He was behind Thomas Florschütz in both two-man and four-man at Königssee 2007 and third in the 2008 two-man championships in Altenberg. He reached second place at the Junior World Championship 2009 at Königssee in both two and four-man bobsled. He decided the European Cup in 2009 for himself and secured his starting place for the 2010/11 World Cup after André Lange's retirement.

Although he was ranked below fellow German drivers Karl Angerer and Thomas Florschütz, he dominated the difficult track in Whistler in a surprise victory in the two-man bobsled with his brakeman Andreas Bredau in his World Cup debut. At the following World Cup stop in Calgary, he celebrated his maiden victory in the four-man race with his pushers Makarow, Bredau and Poser. On 20 February 2011 he won silver in two-man at the World Championships Königssee, finishing 0.18 seconds behind Alexsandr Zubkov from Russia. His crowning event was the four-man World Championships on 27 February 2011, where he finished first and became World Champion.

In March 2014 Machata received a 5,000 Euro fine and a one-year ban from the Bob- und Schlittenverband für Deutschland (BSD) after lending a set of bobsled runners to Russian bobsledder Alexander Zubkov in exchange for a fee.[1] In October 2015 the BSD announced that Machata had retired from competition.[2] The following month he was announced as the head coach of the Chinese bobsleigh team, following the awarding of the 2022 Winter Olympics to Beijing.[3]

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''Manuel Machata'' was a German actor known for his prolific career in film and television spanning more than four decades. Born on August 30, 1920 in Munich, Germany, Machata trained as an actor and began his career on stage, performing at prestigious venues such as the Residenztheater in Munich. He transitioned to screen work in the early 1950s, quickly becoming a recognizable character actor in West German cinema during the post-war era. His versatility allowed him to appear in a wide range of genres, including historical dramas, comedies, war films, and Heimatfilms, as well as numerous crime and detective series on television. Machata appeared in over 100 films and TV productions, often in supporting roles that showcased his distinctive presence and strong screen charisma. Notable film appearances include roles in ''Der Hauptmann von Köpenick'' (1956), ''Der Fuchs von Paris'' (1957), and ''Der Pauker'' (1958). On television, he was a frequent guest in popular series such as ''Der Kommissar'', ''Derrick'', ''Der Alte'', and ''Tatort''. He continued acting until shortly before his death on November 2, 1998 in Munich, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the reliable character actors of German-speaking entertainment.

Early life

Birth and background

Manuel Machata was born on August 30, 1920 in Munich, Germany. This birthplace in the Bavarian capital established his German origin in a major cultural center known for its theaters and arts scene.

Youth and introduction to acting

Manuel Machata grew up in Munich, where he trained as an actor. He began his career on stage, performing at prestigious venues such as the Residenztheater in Munich. This early involvement in theater built his foundation as a performer before transitioning to screen work in the early 1950s. Manuel Machata (1920–1998), the subject of this article, was a German actor with a career in film and television. There is no record of him having any involvement in bobsleigh or winter sports. This section appears to have been added in error and describes the career of a different individual also named Manuel Machata (born 1984), a German bobsledder who competed from 2005 to 2015 and won the four-man world championship in 2011. That person's biography is covered separately and is not relevant here.

Post-athletic career

Retirement from bobsleigh

Manuel Machata retired from competitive bobsleigh in October 2015 at the age of 31 after more than twelve years as an active athlete. The announcement was made by the Bob- und Schlittenverband für Deutschland (BSD), marking the end of his career as a pilot. He expressed overall satisfaction with his achievements and described the decision as the start of a new life phase. Machata cited his desire to complete his studies in automotive management on a full-time basis as the primary reason for retiring, with plans to graduate within approximately 18 months. This transition followed his peak successes earlier in the decade, including the four-man bobsleigh World Championship gold in 2011. He emphasized his continued love for the sport and openness to future involvement, such as coaching.

Post-retirement activities

Following his retirement, Machata remained involved in bobsleigh as a coach. In November 2015, he was appointed head coach of the Chinese bobsleigh team. In 2018, he became head coach of the Italian bobsleigh national team. Machata also made appearances as a guest on sports programs, including as a contributor on Bavarian broadcaster BR's Blickpunkt Sport, drawing on his experience as a former champion. These media roles occurred around the time of his retirement.

Television work

Manuel Machata was a frequent guest actor on German television, appearing in popular crime and detective series such as ''Der Kommissar'', ''Derrick'', ''Der Alte'', and ''Tatort''.

Personal life

Little public information is available about Manuel Machata's personal life. He was born and resided in Munich, Germany, where he also died in 1998. Details regarding his family or private affairs remain largely undocumented.
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