Philipp Wende

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
Personal information
Born (1985-07-04) 4 July 1985
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 place2012 LondonM4x
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroM4x
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 AiguebeletteM4x
Silver medal – second place2011 BledM4x
Bronze medal – third place2014 AmsterdamM4x
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2014 BelgradeM4x
Rowing the quadruple sculls final at the 2012 Summer Olympics

References
  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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