Kristof Wilke (born 17 April 1985 in
Radolfzell
Radolfzell am Bodensee (, ) is a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located at the western end ( Zeller Lake) of Lake Constance, approximately northwest of the city of Konstanz (Constance). It is the third largest town, after Ko ...
) is a German former representative rower. He is a three time world champion and an Olympic gold medallist.
At the
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...
in London, he stroked the German men's eight crew that won the gold medal in the
eights competition. Later that year each member of the crew was awarded the
Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (, ), the highest sports award in Germany, was endowed on 23 June 1950 by the German President Theodor Heuss. It is awarded to athletes and teams of exemplary character that have won medals at Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
(Silver Laurel Leaf), Germany's highest sports award, for the achievement.
References
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1985 births
Living people
Rowers at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Rowers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Olympic rowers for Germany
Olympic gold medalists for Germany
Olympic medalists in rowing
Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics
World Rowing Championships medalists for Germany
German male rowers
People from Radolfzell
Rowers from Freiburg (region)
Recipients of the Silver Laurel Leaf
21st-century German sportsmen
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