Robert Kaehler

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Robert Kaehler
Personal information
Born (1964-04-05) April 5, 1964 (age 61)
California, United States
Sport
Sport Rowing
Club Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Indianapolis M8+
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1997 Aiguebelette M8+
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Cologne M8+
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 St. Catharines M8+
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1995 Tampere M8+
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata Coxless fours
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1995 Mar del PlataEights

Robert J. "Bob" Kaehler (born April 5, 1964) is an American rower. He finished 5th in the men's eight at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1]

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Education

Kaehler is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1991) with an MS in Physical Therapy.

Career

Kaehler started his sports career as an athlete on the U.S. National Rowing Team. His athletic career spanned over a decade and included two World University Games, several World Cup events, seven World Championships, and three Olympic Games. Kaehler's results include: Olympics—1992 (M4X—8th), 1996 (M8+ -- 5th), 2000 (M8+ -- 5th); World Champion M8+ -- 1994, 1997, 1998, and 1999. [2] [3]

Kaehler remains the most successful U.S. male heavyweight rower at the World Championships level with his four world titles[ citation needed ], including a three-straight streak (1997–1999) with U.S. coach Mike Teti. For his wins and contributions to the sport of U.S. rowing, Kaehler was inducted into the Rowing Hall of Fame in March 2012[ citation needed ].

Along with three titles (San Diego Training Center U.S.A. -- Men's 8+) Kaehler still holds current records at the Henley Royal Regatta (Barrier and Fawley).

Personal life

Kaehler lives with his wife and three children in Pennsylvania.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. "Robert Kaehler". worldrowing.com. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  2. "Kaehler Core". Kaehler Core. June 25, 2025.
  3. "Robert Kaehler (2005) Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame". Rutgers University. June 25, 2025.