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Peter-Michael Kolbe

West German rower (1953-2023) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70

Peter-Michael Kolbe was a German rower who specialized in the single sculls. In this event, between 1975 and 1988 he won five world titles and three Olympic silver medals, in 1976, 1984, and 1988; he missed the 1980 Games because of their boycott by West Germany.

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Awards

German Sportspersonality of the Year1975
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Germany's Sports Hall of Fame

About this person

His career is known for the rivalry with Pertti Karppinen that stretched for 14 years.

Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2023 · aged 70