Rainer Strohbach

Rainer Strohbach (born 17 April 1958) is a retired German swimmer. He competed at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics in six freestyle events in total. He had his best results in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay, finishing in fifth and second place, respectively.[1] He won a bronze medal in this event at the 1977 European Aquatics Championships.[2]

Rainer Strohbach
Strohbach in 1976
Personal information
Born (1958-04-17) 17 April 1958
Dresden, East Germany
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubBerliner TSC
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1980 Moscow 4×200 m freestyle
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1977 Jönköping 4×200 m freestyle

He was married to Kirsten Wenzel, a German rower who also competed at the 1980 Olympics.[1]

References

  1. Rainer Strohbach. sports-reference.com
  2. Rainer STROHBACH. les-sports.info


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