Philipp Wende

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Philipp Wende
Personal information
Born (1985-07-04) 4 July 1985 (age 38)
Wurzen, East Germany
Height199 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 London M4x
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro M4x
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Aiguebelette M4x
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Bled M4x
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Amsterdam M4x
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Belgrade M4x
Rowing the quadruple sculls final at the 2012 Summer Olympics Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Men's quadruple sculls, Final A (2).JPG
Rowing the quadruple sculls final at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Philipp Wende (born 4 July 1985, in Wurzen) is a German rower. He was part of the German crew that won the gold medal in the men's quadruple sculls at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. [1] He also successfully defended the quadruple sculls title at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the German team. [2]

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References

  1. Lowe, Alex (3 August 2012). "Team GB finish fifth in men's quadruple sculls with Germany taking gold with ease" . The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  2. "Rowing: Germans take gold in men's quadruple sculls". Reuters. 11 August 2016.