Egbert Hirschfelder

Egbert Hirschfelder (born 13 July 1942) is a retired German rower. In 1963–1964 he won a European title and Olympic gold medal in the coxed four. He then changed to eight event and won another European title in 1967 and Olympic gold medal in 1968.[1][2]

Egbert Hirschfelder
Personal information
Born13 July 1942 (1942-07-13) (age 77)
Berlin, Germany
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubBRC, Berlin
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1964 TokyoCoxed four
European Rowing Championships
1963 Copenhagen Coxed four
1964 Amsterdam Coxed four
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico CityEight
European Rowing Championships
1967 Vichy Eight

References
  1. Profile: Egbert Hirschfelder sports.reference.com.
  2. Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Vierer m.Stm.), Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Achter). sport-komplett.de
German coxed four at the 1964 European Championships, Hirschfelder is first from left


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