Frank Klawonn

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Frank Klawonn
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Frank Klawonn who became a 1988 GDR-champion
Medal record
Representing Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany
Rowing at the Summer Olympics
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1988 Seoul Coxed four
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Nottingham 1986 Coxed four
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Copenhagen 1987 Coxed four

Frank Klawonn (born 22 March 1966 in Schwedt, Brandenburg) is a German rower who competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. He won the medals at the international rowing competitions. [1] [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. Frank Klawonn at World Rowing
  2. Deutsche Sprintmeisterschaften (Herren – Teil 4)
  3. RRK 08 Rudern – Deutsche Rudererfolge bei Weltmeisterschaften
  4. "Hohe staatliche Auszeichnungen verliehen" [Awarded high state awards]. Neues Deutschland (in German). Vol. 42, no. 243. 15 October 1986. p. 6. Retrieved 23 September 2018.