Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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Rowing
at the 1968 Summer Olympics
featured 7 events, for men only. The events took place at Lake Xochimilco
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Sport rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
at the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
featured 7 events, for men only. The events took place at Lake Xochimilco
Lake Xochimilco
Lake Xochimilco is an ancient endorheic lake located in the Valley of Mexico, part of a series of lakes, which included the brackish Lake Texcoco, Lake Zumpango, and Lake Xaltocan and the fresh water Lake Chalco...
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Medal summary
| Men's single sculls |
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| Men's double sculls |
Anatoly Sass Anatoly Sass Anatoly Fomich Sass is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Moscow.... Aleksandr Timoshinin Aleksandr Timoshinin Aleksandr Ivanovich Timoshinin is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Moscow.... |
Henricus Droog Henricus Droog Henricus Antonius Droog is a Dutch rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 he and his partner Leendert van Dis won the silver medal in the coxless pairs event.-External links:*... Leendert van Dis Leendert van Dis Leendert Frans van Dis is a Dutch rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Amsterdam.In 1968 he and his partner Henricus Droog won the silver medal in the coxless pairs event.-External links:*... |
John Nunn John Nunn (rower) John Hamann Nunn is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana.In 1968 he won the bronze medal with his partner Bill Maher in the double sculls event.-External links:*... Bill Maher Bill Maher (rower) William "Bill" Patrick Maher is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Detroit.In 1965,rowing for the Detroit Boat Club,he beat Donald Spero the best American single sculler in the National Rowing Championships.In 1967 he won the single again at the National... |
| Men's coxless pairs |
Jörg Lucke Jörg Lucke Jörg Lucke is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Berlin.... Heinz-Jürgen Bothe Heinz-Jürgen Bothe Heinz-Jürgen Bothe is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Berlin.In 1968 he and his partner Jörg Lucke won the gold medal in the coxless pairs event.-External links:*... |
Larry Hough Larry Hough Lawrence "Larry" Alan Hough is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Janesville, Wisconsin.... Tony Johnson Tony Johnson (rower) Philip Anthony "Tony" Johnson is an American rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Washington, D.C.... |
Peter Christiansen Peter Christiansen (rower) Peter Fich Christiansen is a Danish rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Frederiksberg.... Ib Larsen Ib Larsen Ib Ivan Larsen is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kongens Lyngby.In 1964 he was a crew member of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs competition.-External links:... |
| Men's coxed pairs |
Primo Baran Primo Baran Primo Baran is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs, with Bruno Cipolla and Renzo Sambo, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:... Renzo Sambo Renzo Sambo Renzo Sambo was an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs, with Bruno Cipolla and Primo Baran, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:... Bruno Cipolla Bruno Cipolla Bruno Cipolla is an Italian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in coxed pairs as cox, with Primo Baran and Renzo Sambo, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:... |
Herman Suselbeek Herman Suselbeek Herman Johan Suselbeek is a retired rower from the Netherlands, who won the silver medal in the men's coxed pairs at the 1968 Summer Olympics, alongside Hadriaan van Nes and coxswain Roderick Rijnders.-References:... Hadriaan van Nes Hadriaan van Nes Hadriaan van Nes is a retired rower from the Netherlands, who won the silver medal in the men's coxed pairs at the 1968 Summer Olympics, alongside Roderick Rijnders and Herman Suselbeek... Roderick Rijnders Roderick Rijnders Roderick Falesca Renee Trygvae Rijnders is a retired rower from the Netherlands, who won the silver medal in the men's coxed pairs at the 1968 Summer Olympics, alongside Hadriaan van Nes and Herman Suselbeek.-References:... |
Jørn Krab Jørn Krab Jørn Krab is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Haderslev and is the older brother of Preben Krab.... Harry Jørgensen Harry Jørgensen Harry Jørgensen is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gammel Haderslev, Region of Southern Denmark.... Preben Krab Preben Krab Preben Krab is a Danish rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gammel Haderslev, Region of Southern Denmark and is the older younger of Jørn Krab.... |
| Men's coxless fours |
Frank Forberger Frank Forberger Frank Forberger was a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Meißen.... Frank Rühle Frank Rühle Frank Rühle is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Dohna.... Dieter Grahn Dieter Grahn Dieter Grahn is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sobótka.... Dieter Schubert Dieter Schubert Dieter Schubert is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pirna-Copitz.... |
Zoltán Melis Zoltán Melis Zoltán Melis is a Hungarian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pestszenterzsébet.... József Csermely József Csermely József Csermely is a Hungarian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kunhegyes.... György Sarlós György Sarlós György Sarlós is a Hungarian rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Budakeszi.... Antal Melis Antal Melis Antal Melis is a Hungarian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Budapest.... |
Renato Bosatta Renato Bosatta Renato Bosatta is an Italian rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pianello del Lario.... Pier Conti-Manzini Pier Conti-Manzini Pier Angelo Conti-Manzini was an Italian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gera Lario and died in Sagnino, Como.... Tullio Baraglia Tullio Baraglia Tullio Baraglia is an Italian rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gera Lario.... Abramo Albini Abramo Albini Abramo Albini is an Italian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Garzeno.... |
| Men's coxed fours |
Dick Joyce Dick Joyce (rowing) Dick Joyce is a former New Zealand rower who won two Olympic gold medals during his career. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico Joyce won the coxed four along with Dudley Storey, Ross Collinge, Warren Cole and Simon Dickie... Ross Collinge Ross Collinge Ross Hounsell Collinge is a former New Zealand rower who won 2 Olympic medals. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico Collinge won the Gold medal in the coxed four along with Dick Joyce, Dudley Storey, Warren Cole and Simon Dickie... Dudley Storey Dudley Storey Dudley Leonard Storey is a former New Zealand rower who won 2 Olympic medals. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico Storey won the Gold medal in the coxed four along with Dick Joyce, Ross Collinge, Warren Cole and Simon Dickie... Warren Cole Warren Cole Warren Cole is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico. Cole won the coxed four along with Dick Joyce, Dudley Storey, Ross Collinge and Simon Dickie... Simon Dickie Simon Dickie Simon Dickie is a former New Zealand rowing cox who won 3 Olympic medals. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico Dickie won the Gold medal in the coxed four along with Dick Joyce, Dudley Storey, Ross Collinge and Warren Cole... |
Peter Kremtz Peter Kremtz Peter Kremtz is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Meißen.In 1968 he was a crew member of the East German boat which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.... Manfred Gelpke Manfred Gelpke Manfred Gelpke is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Dresden.In 1968 he was a crew member of the East German boat which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.... Roland Göhler Roland Göhler Roland Göhler is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Meißen.In 1968 he was a crew member of the East German boat which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.... Klaus Jacob Klaus Jacob (rower) Klaus Jacob is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Aussig.In 1968 he was a crew member of the East German boat which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.... Dieter Semetzky Dieter Semetzky Dieter Semetzky is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Dresden.In 1968 he was the coxswain of the East German boat which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.... |
Denis Oswald Denis Oswald Denis Oswald is a Swiss rower and sports official. He competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.... Peter Bolliger Peter Bolliger Peter Bolliger is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Basel, Switzerland.In 1964 he finished seventh with his partner Nicolas Gobet in the coxless pairs event.... Hugo Waser Hugo Waser Hugo Waser is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Stansstad.In 1960 he was eliminated in the repechage of the single sculls event.... Jakob Grob Jakob Grob Jakob Grob is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Obstalden.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours competition.-External links:*... Gottlieb Fröhlich Gottlieb Fröhlich Gottlieb Fröhlich is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Wohlen.In 1968 he was the coxswain of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours competition.-External links:*... |
| Men's eights |
Horst Meyer Horst Meyer Horst Meyer is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Meyer received a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... Wolfgang Hottenrott Wolfgang Hottenrott Wolfgang Hottenrott is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.He was born in Hanover.Hottenrott received a bronze medal in coxless pairs at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo... Dirk Schreyer Dirk Schreyer Dirk Schreyer is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Schreyer won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... Egbert Hirschfelder Egbert Hirschfelder Egbert Hirschfelder is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Hirschfelder won a gold medal in coxed fours at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West... Rüdiger Henning Rüdiger Henning Rüdiger Henning is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Henning won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... Jörg Siebert Jörg Siebert Jörg Siebert is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Siebert won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... Lutz Ulbricht Lutz Ulbricht Lutz Ulbricht is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Ulbricht won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.... Nikolaus Ott Nikolaus Ott Nikolaus Ott is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Ott won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as a member of the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... Günther Thiersch Günther Thiersch Gunther Tiersch is a competition rower and Olympic champion for West Germany.Tiersch won a gold medal in coxed eights at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, as coxswain for the rowing team from West Germany.-References:... |
Alf Duval Alf Duval Alfred "Alf" W. Duval is an Australian rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sydney.... David Douglas David Douglas (rower) David G. A. Douglas is an Australian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Melbourne.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Australian boat which won the silver medal in the eights event.-External links:*... Michael Morgan Michael Morgan (Rower) Michael Dennis Morgan is an Olympic-level rower, who has competed for Australia. He attended Newington College . In addition to winning state and national titles he represented Australia as an athlete at two successive Olympics, winning silver at the 1968 Mexico Games... John Ranch John Ranch John Raymond "JR" Ranch is an Australian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bondi, New South Wales.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Australian boat which won the silver medal in the eights event.... Joe Fazio Gary Pearce Peter Dickson Peter Dickson (rower) Peter Dickson was an Australian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sydney. In 1968 he was a crew member of the Australian boat which won the silver medal in the eights event.... Bob Shirlaw Bob Shirlaw Robert "Bob" Alan Shirlaw is an Australian rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sydney.... Alan Grover Alan Grover Alan Geoffrey Grover is an Australian rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Sydney.... |
Zigmas Jukna Zigmas Jukna Zigmas Jukna was a Lithuanian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.... Aleksandr Martyshkin Aleksandr Martyshkin Aleksandr Georgievich Martyshkin is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Moscow.... Antanas Bagdonavičius Antanas Bagdonavicius Antanas Bagdonavičius is a Lithuanian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.... Vytautas Briedis Vytautas Briedis Vytautas Briedis is a Lithuanian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1964 he was a crew member of the Soviet boat which finished fifth in the eights event.... Volodymyr Sterlyk Volodymyr Sterlyk Volodymyr Ivanovych Sterlyk is a Ukrainian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Poltava.... Valentyn Kravchuk Valentyn Kravchuk Valentyn Ivanovych Kravchuk was a Ukrainian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Zhytomyr.In 1968 he won the bronze medal with the Soviet boat in the eights event.-External links:*... Juozas Jagelavičius Juozas Jagelavicius Juozas Jagelavičius was a Lithuanian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.... Viktor Suslin Viktor Suslin (rower) Viktor Nikolaevich Suslin is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Leningrad.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Soviet boat which won the bronze medal in the eights event.-External links:*... Yuri Lorentsson Yuri Lorentsson Yuri Evgenevich Lorentsson is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics... |
Medal table
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
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