Peter Gorny

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Peter Gorny (born 20 April 1941) is a retired German rower. He competed for the United Team of Germany at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the coxed pairs and for East Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics in eights and finished in seventh place on both occasions.[1] Gorny also won a world title in the coxed pairs in 1970 and four medals at the European championships of 1964–1971, including two gold medals.[2]

Born20 April 1941 (1941-04-20) (age 85)
Ammendorf, Germany
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SportRowing
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Peter Gorny
Gorny at the 1964 European Championships
Personal information
Born20 April 1941 (1941-04-20) (age 85)
Ammendorf, Germany
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubASK Vorwärts Rostock
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1970 St. CatharinesCoxless pair
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1964 AmsterdamCoxed pair
Silver medal – second place1967 VichyCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place1969 KlagenfurtCoxless four
Gold medal – first place1971 CopenhagenCoxless pair
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