Hermann Husslein

Hermann Ludwig Husslein (born 12 September 1985) is a Thai of German descent slalom canoeist who competes in the K-1 event. He won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games, placing fourth in 2010 and 2014. At the 2012 Olympics he finished 19th in the heats and failed to qualify for the semifinals.[3][4]

Hermann Husslein

Husslein at the 2018 Asian Games
Personal information
Born	12 September 1985 (1985-09-12) (age 34) Hanau, Germany[1]
Height	171 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight	69 kg (152 lb)[1]
Sport
Sport	Canoe slalom
Club	SKG Hanau[1]
Coached by	Nicolas Noel[2]
Medal record Representing  Thailand Asian Games 2018 Jakarta K-1 Asian Canoeing Championships 2006 Zhangjiagang K-1 2010 Xiasi K-1 2011 Miyi K-1 2013 Shuili K-1 2013 Shuili K-1 Team 2017 Nakhon Nayok K-1 2017 Nakhon Nayok K-1 Team 2017 Nakhon Nayok C-2 Team

Husslein was born and raised in Germany to a German father and a Thai mother. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences. In 2012 he became the first Olympic athlete representing Thailand in canoe slalom. He trains in Europe, but also works for the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand. He is involved in a project to build an artificial course in southern Bangkok, in time for the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.[2]