Daniel Wisgott

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Daniel Wisgott
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Karapiro LM8+
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Amsterdam LM8+

Daniel Wisgott (born 13 February 1988, in Essen) is a German rower.

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