Bernd Eichwurzel

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Bernd Eichwurzel
Bernd Eichwurzel (GDR) 1988.jpg
Eichwurzel in 1988
Personal information
Born (1964-10-25) 25 October 1964 (age 59)
Oranienburg, Bezirk Potsdam
Sport
SportRowing
Club SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1988 Seoul Coxed four
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1983 Duisburg Coxed four
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Hazewinkel Coxed four
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1986 Nottingham Coxed four
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 Copenhagen Coxed four
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1990 Tasmania Coxed four

Bernd Eichwurzel (born 25 October 1964 in Oranienburg, Bezirk Potsdam) [1] is a rower who competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. He won medals at international rowing competitions. [2] [3] In October 1986, he was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for his sporting success. [4]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bernd Eichwurzel". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. RRK 08 Rudern – Deutsche Rudererfolge bei Weltmeisterschaften
  3. "Bernd Eichwurzel". World Rowing . Archived from the original on 14 August 2020.
  4. "Hohe staatliche Auszeichnungen verliehen" [Awarded high state awards]. Neues Deutschland (in German). Vol. 42, no. 243. 15 October 1986. p. 6. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.