Joseph von Maltzahn
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Joseph von Maltzahn is a British rower and Boat Race winner.
where he took up the sport of rowing, Oxford Brookes University
and Kellogg College, Oxford
where he studied Architectural History.
and took part in the Boat Race in 2005. Both universities had extremely strong intakes that year, with Cambridge boasting several world champions and the Oxford crew including Olympic silver medallist Barney Williams
. Oxford, with Maltzahn at four, won the epic contest by 2 lengths in a time of 16 minutes 42 minutes.
Eight, which finished fifth in the final of the Rowing World Championships in Lucerne
. He stroked the Eight in 2002 at the championships in Seville
.
competition. As Kellogg College does not have its own boat club, Maltzahn was able to choose which college he wished to row for, and asked the Oxford University Rowing Clubs (OURCs) to grant him membership of the Christ Church Boat Club - for whom his Oxford and Great Britain
crewmate Robin Bourne-Taylor
competed. In 2005, with Maltzahn in the stroke seat, Christ Church
Men's 1st VIII won blades. Subsequently the OURCs have agreed that all members of Kellogg College are automatically eligible to row for Christ Church.
Education
Maltzahn was educated at Eton CollegeEton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
where he took up the sport of rowing, Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University is a new university in Oxford, England. It was named to honour the school's founding principal, John Brookes. It has been ranked as the best new university by the Sunday Times University Guide 10 years in a row...
and Kellogg College, Oxford
Kellogg College, Oxford
Kellogg College is one of the largest and most international graduate constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Kellogg College is a graduate college and admissions are not open to undergraduates. The college focuses on the concept of higher, postgraduate and lifelong learning...
where he studied Architectural History.
The Boat Race
Whilst at Oxford University, Maltzahn was a member of Oxford University Boat ClubOxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
and took part in the Boat Race in 2005. Both universities had extremely strong intakes that year, with Cambridge boasting several world champions and the Oxford crew including Olympic silver medallist Barney Williams
Barney Williams
Barney Guillermo Williams is a Canadian rower. He was educated at Upper Canada College, the University of Victoria and then at Jesus College, University of Oxford where he was President of the Oxford University Boat Club.He won a gold medal at the 2003 world championships in Milan, Italy and a...
. Oxford, with Maltzahn at four, won the epic contest by 2 lengths in a time of 16 minutes 42 minutes.
International Rowing Career
Maltzahn won his first senior international vest in 2001. He sat in the four seat of the Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
Eight, which finished fifth in the final of the Rowing World Championships in Lucerne
Lucerne
Lucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
. He stroked the Eight in 2002 at the championships in Seville
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
.
World Championships
- 2002 SevilleSevilleSeville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
- 6th, Eight (stroke) - 2001 LucerneLucerneLucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
- 5th, Eight (four)
World Cups
- 2003 MunichMunichMunich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
- 8th, 2nd Coxless Four (two)
- 2002 MunichMunichMunich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
- 6th, Eight (stroke) - 2002 LucerneLucerneLucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
- 5th, Eight (two) - 2002 HazewinkelHazewinkelThe Hazewinkel is a Bloso 2,000 m rowing and regatta course in Heindonk, belonging to the municipality of Willebroek, near Mechelen, Belgium. The site consists of a finishing tower, boathouses, a cafeteria and eight basic huts that house athletes using the lake. The course hosts the Great...
- 4th, Eight (two)
- 2002 LucerneLucerneLucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
- 5th, Eight (four) - 2002 MunichMunichMunich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
- 3rd, Eight (two) - 2002 SevilleSevilleSeville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
- 7th, 2nd coxless four (stroke)
Other Rowing
Having taken time out from international rowing, Maltzahn took part in Oxford's inter-collegiate Eights WeekEights Week
Eights Week, also known as Summer Eights, is a four-day regatta of bumps races which constitutes the University of Oxford's main intercollegiate rowing event of the year. The regatta takes place in May of each year, from the Wednesday to the Saturday of the fifth week of Trinity term...
competition. As Kellogg College does not have its own boat club, Maltzahn was able to choose which college he wished to row for, and asked the Oxford University Rowing Clubs (OURCs) to grant him membership of the Christ Church Boat Club - for whom his Oxford and Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
crewmate Robin Bourne-Taylor
Robin Bourne-Taylor
Robin Edwin Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor, CGC was a British officer and sportsman. He is a three times Boat Race winner, and for his service in Afghanistan he was awarded the second-highest British gallantry medal.-Education:Bourne-Taylor was educated at Abingdon School and Christ Church, Oxford where...
competed. In 2005, with Maltzahn in the stroke seat, Christ Church
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
Men's 1st VIII won blades. Subsequently the OURCs have agreed that all members of Kellogg College are automatically eligible to row for Christ Church.