Wolfgang Güldenpfennig

Wolfgang Güldenpfennig (born 20 December 1951) is a retired East German rower who competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1972 he won a bronze medal in the single sculls event, whereas in 1976 he became Olympic champion in the quadruple sculls.[1] Güldenpfennig won two world titles in the quadruple sculls, in 1975 and 1977, as well as a European bronze medal in the single sculls in 1973.[2] After retiring from competitions he worked as a rowing coach, training Karl-Heinz Bußert, Uwe Heppner, Uwe Mund and Martin Winter.[3]

Wolfgang Güldenpfennig
Güldenpfennig in 1973
Personal information
Born (1951-12-20) 20 December 1951
Magdeburg, East Germany
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSC Magdeburg

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Wolfgang Güldenpfennig". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. Rudern: Weltmeisterschaften – Doppelvierer – Herren, Europameisterschaften (Herren – Einer). sport-komplett.de
  3. Wolfgang GUELDENPFENNIG at FISA WorldRowing.com
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