Rowing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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Rowing
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
featured 7 events, all for men. It was the last time that rowing did not included women's disciplines at the Olympics.
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 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
featured 7 events, all for men. It was the last time that rowing did not included women's disciplines at the Olympics.
Medal summary
| Men's single sculls |
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| Men's double sculls |
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.... Gennadi Korshikov Gennadi Korshikov Gennadi Egorovich Korshikov is a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Leningrad.... |
Frank Hansen Frank Hansen (rower) Frank Hansen was a World Champion and Olympic Champion rower for Norway. In 1972, he won a silver medal at the Munich Olympic Games in the Men's Double Sculls event with his then partner Svein Thøgersen.... Svein Thøgersen Svein Thøgersen Svein Thøgersen is a Norwegian competition rower and Olympic medalist.He received a silver medal in double sculls at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, together with Frank Hansen.... |
Joachim Böhmer Joachim Böhmer Joachim Böhmer was a German rower in the former German Democratic Republic, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo... Hans-Ulrich Schmied Hans-Ulrich Schmied Hans-Ulrich "Uli" Schmied is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Meißen.... |
| Men's coxless pairs |
Siegfried Brietzke Siegfried Brietzke Siegfried Brietzke is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.He was born in Rostock.... Wolfgang Mager Wolfgang Mager Wolfgang Mager is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kamenz.... |
Heinrich Fischer Heinrich Fischer Heinrich "Heini" Fischer is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he and his partner Alfred Bachmann won the silver medal in the coxless pairs event.-External links:*... Alfred Bachmann Alfred Bachmann Alfred Bachmann is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he and his partner Heinrich Fischer won the silver medal in the coxless pairs event.-External links:*... |
Roel Luynenburg Roel Luynenburg Roelof Johan Luynenburg is a retired rower from the Netherlands, who represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1968 . Four years later in Munich, West Germany, he won the bronze medal in the men's coxless pairs alongside Ruud Stokvis.-References:... Ruud Stokvis Ruud Stokvis Rudolf Stokvis is a retired rower from the Netherlands, who represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1968... |
| Men's coxed pairs |
Wolfgang Gunkel Wolfgang Gunkel Wolfgang Gunkel 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.... 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.... Klaus-Dieter Neubert Klaus-Dieter Neubert Klaus-Dieter Neubert is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Oberwiesenthal.... |
Oldřich Svojanovský Oldrich Svojanovský Oldřich Svojanovský is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Otrokovice and is the younger brother of Pavel Svojanovský.... Pavel Svojanovský Pavel Svojanovský Pavel Svojanovský is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Otrokovice and is the older brother of Oldřich Svojanovský.... Vladimír Petříček Vladimír Petrícek Vladimír Petříček is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Libiš, Mělník District.... |
Ştefan Tudor Stefan Tudor Ştefan Tudor is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Poienarii Burchii.... Petre Ceapura Petre Ceapura Petre Ceapura is a Romanian rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Jurilovca.... Ladislau Lovrenski Ladislau Lovrenski Ladislau Lovrenski is a Romanian Olympic rower; he was born in Timişoara.Lovrenski competed in the following Olympics:... |
| 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.... |
Dick Tonks Dick Tonks Richard William Tonks is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... 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... 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... Noel Mills Noel Mills Noel Mills was a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic Silver medal at 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He teamed with Dick Tonks, Dudley Storey and Ross Collinge to win the Silver medal in the coxless four. He also won a Bronze medal in the eights at the 1978 World Rowing Championships at... |
Joachim Ehrig Joachim Ehrig Joachim Werner Ehrig is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Heidelberg.... Peter Funnekötter Peter Funnekötter Peter Funnekötter is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Münster.In 1972 he was a crew member of the West German boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.... Franz Held Franz Held Franz Held is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Passau.In 1968 he and his partner Günther Karl finished twelfth in the coxless pairs event.... Wolfgang Plottke Wolfgang Plottke Wolfgang Plottke is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Klein Lukow.In 1972 he was a crew member of the West German boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours event.... |
| Men's coxed fours |
Peter Berger Peter Berger (rower) Peter Berger is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Konstanz.... Hans-Johann Färber Hans-Johann Färber Hans-Johann Färber is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.... Gerhard Auer Gerhard Auer Gerhard Auer is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Tepl.In 1972 he was a crew member of the West German boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event.-External links:... Alois Bierl Alois Bierl Alois Bierl is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Waldmünchen and member of the Ludwigshafener Ruderverein.... Uwe Benter Uwe Benter Uwe Benter is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Frankfurt am Main and is the younger brother of Lutz Benter.... |
Dietrich Zander Dietrich Zander Dietrich Zander is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Reinhard Gust Reinhard Gust Reinhard Gust is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Eckhard Martens Eckhard Martens Eckhard Martens is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Rolf Jobst Rolf Jobst Rolf Jobst is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Klaus-Dieter Ludwig Klaus-Dieter Ludwig Klaus-Dieter Ludwig is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.He was born in Züllichau.... |
Otakar Mareček Otakar Marecek Otakar Mareček is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Prague.... Karel Neffe Karel Neffe Karel Neffe is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1972 Summer Olympics, in the 1976 Summer Olympics, and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.He was born in Prague and is the father of Karel Neffe, Jr.... Vladimír Jánoš Vladimír Jánoš Vladimír Jánoš is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Prague.... František Provazník František Provazník František Provazník is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Prague.In 1972 he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours event.... Vladimír Petříček Vladimír Petrícek Vladimír Petříček is a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Libiš, Mělník District.... |
| Men's eights |
Tony Hurt Tony Hurt Tony Hurt is a former New Zealand rower who won 2 Olympic medals. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich he teamed with Dick Joyce, Wybo Veldman, John Hunter, Lindsay Wilson, Athol Earl, Trevor Coker and Gary Robertson and Simon Dickie to win the Gold medal in the eights... Wybo Veldman Wybo Veldman Wybo Veldman is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He teamed with Dick Joyce, Tony Hurt, John Hunter, Lindsay Wilson, Athol Earl, Trevor Coker and Gary Robertson and Simon Dickie to win the Gold medal in the eights... Dick Joyce John Hunter Lindsay Wilson Athol Earl Athol Earl Athol "Joe" Earl is a former New Zealand rower who won 2 Olympic medals. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich he teamed with Dick Joyce, Wybo Veldman, John Hunter, Lindsay Wilson, Tony Hurt, Trevor Coker and Gary Robertson and Simon Dickie to win the Gold medal in the eights... Trevor Coker Trevor Coker Trevor Ian Coker was a former New Zealand rower who won two Olympic medals in his career.... Gary Robertson Gary Robertson (rower) Gary David Robertson is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... 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... |
Lawrence Terry Lawrence Terry Lawrence Terry, Jr. is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Concord, Massachusetts.... Franklin Hobbs Franklin Hobbs Franklin Warren "Fritz" Hobbs, IV is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and is the older brother of rower Bill Hobbs.... Pete Raymond Pete Raymond Peter "Pete" Harlow Raymond is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics... Tim Mickelson Tim Mickelson Timothy Carl Mickelson is an American rower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Deerfield, Wisconsin USA.... Gene Clapp Gene Clapp Eugene "Gene" Howard Clapp, IV is an American rower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts and is the older brother of Charles Clapp. Gene Clapp graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972 where he was a member of St... Bill Hobbs Bill Hobbs (rower) William "Bill" Barton Roger Hobbs is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and is the younger brother of Franklin Hobbs.... Cleve Livingston Cleve Livingston John Cleve Livingston is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Los Angeles and is the older brother of Mike Livingston.... Mike Livingston Mike Livingston (rower) Michael "Mike" Kent Livingston is an American rower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Denver and is the younger brother of Cleve Livingston.... Paul Hoffman Paul Hoffman (rower) Paul Hoffman is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in New York City.Hoffman was a member of the US Olympic Rowing Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City... |
Hans-Joachim Borzym Hans-Joachim Borzym Hans-Joschim Borzym is an East German rower who competed in the early 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the eights event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... Jörg Landvoigt Jörg Landvoigt Jörg Landvoigt is a former East German rower. With his twin brother Bernd Landvoigt, he won two Olympic gold medals and four World Championship titles in rowing.-Athletic career:... Harold Dimke Harold Dimke Harold Dimke is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Manfred Schneider Manfred Schneider Manfred Schneider is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Hartmut Schreiber Hartmut Schreiber Hartmut Schreiber is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.... Manfred Schmorde Manfred Schmorde Manfred Schmorde is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... Bernd Landvoigt Bernd Landvoigt Bernd Landvoigt is a former German rower. He became together with his twin brother Jörg Landvoigt twice Olympic Gold winner and in four times the world champion in rowing. His first large international success he achieved at the Olympic Games in Munich, 1972. Where as members of the GDR eight won... Heinrich Mederow Heinrich Mederow Heinrich Mederow is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won medals at international rowing competitions.... Dietmar Schwarz Dietmar Schwarz Dietmar Schwarz is a German rower, who competed for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions.- References :... |
Medal table
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
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