Egbert Hirschfelder (13 July 1942 – 31 May 2022) was a German rower. In 1963–1964 he won a European title and Olympic gold medal in the coxed four. He then changed to eight event and won another European title in 1967 and Olympic gold medal in 1968.[2][3]
German coxed four at the 1964 European Championships, Hirschfelder is first from left | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 July 1942 Berlin, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 31 May 2022(2022-05-31) (aged 79)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | BRC, Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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See also: 1972 New Zealand eight · 1984 Canadian men's eight |
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