Werner Lampe (born 30 November 1952)[1] is a retired German swimmer and Olympic medalist. He is the brother of Hans Lampe and father of Oliver Lampe. He participated at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in 4 × 200 m freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 200 m freestyle in 1972.[2]
![]() Steve Genter, Mark Spitz and Werner Lampe after winning the 200 m freestyle at the 1972 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 30 November 1952 (1952-11-30) (age 69)[1] Hannover, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | SSF Bonn 1905, Bonn SVW 05, Würzburg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lampe shaved off his hair before the 200 m Olympic race in 1972 to reduce the water drag, and then wore a wig at the award ceremony.[3]
After retiring from competitions Lampe worked as a swimming coach.[1] In 2005, aged 52, he defended a PhD at the University of Hannover on the role of exercise in diabetics and overweight persons.[4]
European Champions in Men's 4×200 m Freestyle Relay | |
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