Bernd Eichwurzel

Bernd Eichwurzel (born 25 October 1964 in Oranienburg, Bezirk Potsdam)[1] is a rower who competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. He won medals at international rowing competitions.[2][3] In October 1986, he was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for his sporting success.[4]

Bernd Eichwurzel
Bernd Eichwurzel who became a 1988 GDR-champion
Personal information
Born (1964-10-25) 25 October 1964
Oranienburg, Bezirk Potsdam
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Coxed four
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1983 Duisburg Coxed four
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Hazewinkel Coxed four
Gold medal – first place 1986 Nottingham Coxed four
Gold medal – first place 1987 Copenhagen Coxed four
Gold medal – first place 1990 Tasmania Coxed four

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bernd Eichwurzel". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. RRK 08 Rudern – Deutsche Rudererfolge bei Weltmeisterschaften
  3. "Bernd Eichwurzel". World Rowing. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020.
  4. "Hohe staatliche Auszeichnungen verliehen" [Awarded high state awards]. Neues Deutschland (in German). Vol. 42, no. 243. 15 October 1986. p. 6. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.


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