Philipp Wende (born 4 July 1985, in Wurzen) is a German rower. He was part of the German crew that won the gold medal in the men's quadruple sculls at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[1] He also successfully defended the quadruple sculls title at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the German team.[2]

Philipp Wende
Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's quadruple sculls,
Personal information
Born (1985-07-04) 4 July 1985 (age 39)
Wurzen, East Germany
Height199 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London M4x
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro M4x
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Aiguebelette M4x
Silver medal – second place 2011 Bled M4x
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Amsterdam M4x
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Belgrade M4x
Rowing the quadruple sculls final at the 2012 Summer Olympics

References

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  1. ^ Lowe, Alex (3 August 2012). "Team GB finish fifth in men's quadruple sculls with Germany taking gold with ease". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Rowing: Germans take gold in men's quadruple sculls". Reuters. 11 August 2016.
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