Florian Mennigen
German rower
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Florian Mennigen (born 10 April 1982 in Ratzeburg) is a German former representative rower. He is a three time world champion and an Olympic gold medallist.
Mennigen in 2018 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
Representing  Germany | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2012 London | M8+ |
| World Championships | ||
| 2009 Poznań | M8+ |
| 2010 Karapiro | M8+ |
| 2011 Bled | M8+ |
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he was in the crew – the Deutschlandachter- that won the gold medal in the men's eight competition.
Personal
Mennigen is an alumnus of Boston University.[1] Following his 2012 Olympic success he was awarded the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (Silver Laurel Leaf), Germany's highest sports award, for the achievement.[2]
