Stephan Volkert

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Stephan Volkert
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Quadruple sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Quadruple sculls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney Quadruple sculls
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1993 RačiceQuadruple sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1997 Aiguebelette Double sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Cologne Double sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 St. Catharines Quadruple sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Seville Quadruple sculls
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Milan Quadruple sculls
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1995 TampereDouble sculls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1994 IndianapolisQuadruple sculls

Stephan Volkert (born 7 August 1971 in Cologne) is a retired German rower. During his career Volkert became a two-time Olympic champion [1] and six-time world champion. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stephan Volkert". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  2. "Stephan Volkert". International Rowing Federation . Retrieved 29 October 2017.