 German coxed four at the 1964 European Championships, Hirschfelder is first from left | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 July 1942 Berlin, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 31 May 2022 (aged 79)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | BRC, Berlin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Egbert Hirschfelder (13 July 1942 – 31 May 2022) was a 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.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Egbert Hirschfelder's obituary (in German)
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Egbert Hirschfelder". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
- ^ Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Vierer m.Stm.), Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Achter). sport-komplett.de
External links
[edit]- Egbert Hirschfelder at World Rowing
- Egbert Hirschfelder at Olympics.com
- Egbert Hirschfelder at Olympedia
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