Stefan Semmler (born 5 May 1952) is a retired East German rower. Competing in coxless fours he won Olympic gold medals in 1976 and 1980, as well as four world championships in 1974–1979.

Stefan Semmler
Semmler in 1974
Personal information
Born (1952-05-05) 5 May 1952 (age 72)[1]
Zschopau, East Germany[2]
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSC DHfK, Leipzig
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1976 Montreal Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1980 Moscow Coxless four
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1974 Lucerne Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1975 Nottingham Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1977 Amsterdam Coxless four
Silver medal – second place 1978 Cambridge Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1979 Bled Coxless four
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Moscow Eight

References edit

  1. ^ Stefan SEMMLER at World Rowing  
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stefan Semmler". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2018.