Pechstein is already historic as Germany's best winter Olympics of all time with five gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
She made her Albertville debut in 1992, but was then banned from doping and missed the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Taken for the mass start
After that, she has not won any medals.
Claudia Pechstein was selected for the mass start.
On the men's side, the Japanese back jumper Noriaki Kasai has participated in eight Winter Olympics.